\u201cIt\u2019s in the seller\u2019s best interest to be prepared so that things go smoothly and the closing is not held up.\u201d<\/p>\n
In this guide, we\u2019ll help you understand the purpose of a house walkthrough and how to make sure there are no last-minute hiccups that could delay the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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What is the final house walkthrough in a real estate transaction?<\/h2>\n
The buyers of your home need to know that they\u2019ll take possession of the house in the condition you\u2019ve promised to leave it in. That\u2019s why most state real estate contracts<\/a> give buyers an opportunity to schedule a final walkthrough before closing.<\/p>\n The final walkthrough is not an official inspection<\/a>, but it is the buyers\u2019 last chance to perform a checkup and make sure there are no surprises that go against the terms of your contract.<\/p>\n You\u2019re obligated as a seller to leave the house in \u201cbroom clean\u201d condition when you move out, which means swept, vacuumed, and free of debris or excess stuff the buyers haven\u2019t agreed to keep.<\/p>\n If you fail to meet these standards, buyers will bring it to attention before the deal can close, and you\u2019ll have to come to an agreement to remedy the situation. Ultimately, issues that crop up during the walkthrough could cost you in the form of closing delays or a hit to your bottom line.<\/p>\n Typically, the final walkthrough takes place on closing day<\/a> or the day before closing. The walkthrough date is a negotiable point between the buyer and seller, so it could technically happen a week or two prior to closing, but that\u2019s usually not in a buyer\u2019s best interests.<\/p>\nWhen does the final walkthrough occur?<\/h3>\n