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Should I bring my home inspector back for the final walk through?
A final walk through is an often over looked and sometimes mistreated part of the home buying process. Many buyers simply take a 20 minute walk through of the house right before the closing. This is a mistake. A final walk through serves many purposes. - Make sure all agreed upon repairs are completed. - All appliances and warrantied items are operating properly. - Confirm that the home is in the same condition as it was when the contract was executed. That being said, a final walk through is not an inspection. You've already done that. So there's no need for you to bring your home inspector back with you. Here are a few tips for your final walk through : - Take a copy of your contract with you so you can refer to it, if needed, to make sure all agreed upon repairs have been completed. - Start with the exterior. Visually inspect to make sure everything looks the same as it did when you signed contracts, including landscaping. - Check the heating/AC systems. - Check all major appliances. - Check all faucets for proper pressure and leaks. - Flush all toilets. - Open and close ... more
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