What is a final walk-through?

The final walk-through is when the home buyer has one last look at the property before closing. They thoroughly examine the home (usually with their agent) and make sure it's in the same condition it was when they agreed to buy it.

What should I look for in a final walk-through?

Home buyers should thoroughly check the property . They should make sure any repairs they requested on the seller have been fulfilled. They should also look at the home's utilities, appliances, HVAC system, doors, windows, and yard; and check for mold, pests, or any kind of damage.

Can the buyer walk away after the final walk-through?

Sometimes . Home buyers can cancel their purchase after the walk-through as long as they included a contingency in their agreement with the seller and they found some major or unresolvable issues with the property. However, this isn't common.

Luke Williams

Contributing Writer

Luke has been covering both residential and commercial real estate in a professional capacity for 10+ years, highlighting market movements, important deals, lending trends, and more.

His passion for providing data-based guidance to homebuyers and commercial real estate investors drives his writing. It's easy to get caught up in the noise of news headlines, but he believes that accurate, unbiased information is key to making the most informed real estate decisions possible.

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