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What is a FINAL WALK THROUGH and DO I need one when buying a home?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

DO I get to see the home again before we close? One confusing aspect of purchasing and selling is the final walk through. Welcome to Day 9 of my 10 blog series of the "Top 10 tips" for Home Buyers looking to buy their dream home.

 

#2. What is a FINAL WALK THROUGH?

Once you get loan commitment and the closing date has been set, it is time to schedule the "final walk through." The best time is right before you close but at least within 24 hours of closing. The buyer and their agent simply walk through the home to verify the seller is out, there are not trash or debris left behind and the home is in good orderly condition. At this time a buyer can check that anything that is suppose to stay, is indeed there.

 

Who should attend, is the buyer and their agent. It is a good idea that the listing agent be there, most sellers choose not to be.

 

If anything is found to be out of place, this is the time to get if fixed before you attend the actual closing....

 

 

  

The most critical part of Buying or Selling a home is the Agent/Broker you choose.
 

You have a choice of agents. Use your choice to hire the BEST agent in your area.

 

YOU deserve the BEST service when Buying or Selling a home

 
 

 

 

 

 

LEARN THIS ONE FACT:

One should know that

All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest Agent or Company. 

 

  

   

 

 

It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. It takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.

 

 To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .

 

 

 

 

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs with an infamous philosophy, which is simple: To provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process. 

Comments (12)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Scott. A critical part of the process, especailly if repairs are involved! Enjoy your day!

Sep 25, 2016 11:00 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Exactly Wayne Martin , thank you for the comment

Sep 25, 2016 11:25 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

One last peek....and then it's home sweet home...always a good idea to be sure what was in the contract....stays in the contract.

Sep 25, 2016 11:33 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Never, Never, Never skip the final walk through!

Sep 25, 2016 11:42 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Well said Sally K. & David L. Hanson , it is always in the buyers best interest to have a final walk through

Sep 25, 2016 11:56 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

EXACTLY Doug Rogers ALWAYS complete your final walk through

Sep 25, 2016 11:56 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

OMG Scott Godzyk A lot of things can be skipped, but not this.

Bill Roberts

Sep 26, 2016 12:43 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Scott - Good post. We always insist that we and our buyers do a walkthru right before closing - it amazing what we have found on those over the years, and that's the last chance to get them corrected.

Sep 26, 2016 02:46 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Scott,  I am AMAZED at how many buyers feel they can just keep going back to the property ... my mom wants to see it ... my boyfriend wants to see it ... the list goes on and on. 

The sellers have a right to not have a parade of people through other than what the contract calls for.  

The final walk-through takes place approximately 5 days before the close of escrow. 

Sep 26, 2016 03:06 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott- it is such an important step when purchasing a home.  You need to know what you're buying. 

Sep 26, 2016 11:59 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

The final walk through is key Scot. Guess who takes the blame if something is over looked? It is usually us.

Sep 26, 2016 12:27 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Yes, Yes, Yes, we always recomend this!

Sep 26, 2016 11:30 PM