The final walk through usually occurs the day of closing and is a chance for the buyer and the buyer’s Realtor to walk through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during the inspection or date specified in the contract.  Generally, the walk through takes about 15 minutes and I will be on call in case any problems come up. It’s best if you are completely moved out and the home has been thoroughly cleaned by the time the walk through occurs.

Here’s what the final walk through is:

• A second chance for the buyer to make sure all of the appliances are still working
• An opportunity to make sure you didn’t damage anything while moving out 
• A time to make sure the property is clean

Here is what the final walk through IS NOT:

• It’s not a time to have the buyer’s parents, friends, etc. come look at the property or for contractors give them estimates, etc.  All of that can wait until the next day once they’ve officially bought the property.  
• It’s not a time for the buyer to begin moving boxes or other items in to the property. That has to wait until after closing.
• It’s not when the buyer receives the keys.  Instead, at settlement I will give the buyer’s Realtor the keys, fobs, garage door opener and anything else pertaining to the property. 

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the final walk through.  We’re almost there!