Checklist For Final Walkthrough

The final walk-through of a house takes place after selecton, paperwork and the
final few days before you are going to finalize the purchase.

Before completing the purchase, have a final walkthrough checklist of things you want to turn on/off, look at, touch, and generally check See below for some items to take note in a final walkthrough checklist:

?Water - Make sure you don’t start your time in your new house with any plumbing problems, which can be a nightmare. Make sure the pipes are not leaking are working well by looking around under the sinks. Flush the toilets and turn on all the faucets.

?Light - To check that the lights are in good working condition, turn on and off all the lights in the house. It is also a good idea to check a few days in advance to ensure that power has been turned on time for the house.

?Appliances - Check appliances to make sure they are working by turning things on before you sign off on them. Items should include not only kitchen appliances but also heat, garbage disposalm the air conditioning and and any other appliances.

?Doors and Windows - Ensure that they work properly by opening and closing the windows and doors. Rememeber the garage door; make sure the opener works if if it’s electric.

?Floors, Ceilings and Walls - Look closely for damage such as cracks that you will have to undertake repairs yourself upon moving in to the house. Except for these defects, ensure the floors, walls and ceiligns are ready for your move in and in good condition too.