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Tip Jar: Don't Fore-go Your Pre-Settlement Walk-Through!

By
Real Estate Agent with The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia

 

This tip is for our buyers out there! A pre-settlement walk-through is what we do right before a settlement occurs. Typically it includes the buyers and the buyers' agent and it is an opportunity to check out the property before you sign off on buying that home. The walk-through allows the buyer to check on the condition of the property to make sure all repairs have been done and nothing new has popped up. We want to make sure there are no problems at settlement or post settlement. That is why we walk through the property the day of the settlement, the day before settlement or in this case a few days before.

This pre-settlement walk-through in the video reveals that only 50% of the repairs have been completed and the seller has only a few days to get things wrapped up. If the seller fails to do so, then these few repair items can delay settlement. We certainly don't want that to happen! So, buyers... do not fore-go your pre-settlement walk-through!

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Great video Stephanie, and, of course, important information!!

Feb 02, 2012 05:07 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Stpehanie nice job, good topic and something most of us as agents need to encourage buyers to not miss. It is always interesting doing the walk thru and finding things have happened to a home post the inspection. If you leave it to close to settlement it can cause a delay as you get it sorted out. always good to clear everything up ahead of settlement as you said to avoid delays or surprises.

Feb 02, 2012 06:48 AM