This is an important ACTION to be carried out right before closing, hence you should always make time for a final walk-through.

Your goal is to make sure that your home is in the same condition you expected it to be. Ideally, the sellers would already have moved out. This is your last chance to check that appliances are in working condition and that agreed-upon repairs have been made.

The following is a detailed list of what not to overlook during your final walk-through.

Make sure that:

• Repairs you have requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and warranties.
• There are no major changes to the property since you last viewed it.
• All items that were included in the sale price — Blinds, lighting fixtures etc. — are still there.
• Screens and windows are in place or stored.
• All appliances are operating, such as the washer and dryer, oven, etc.
• Intercom, doorbell, and alarm are in operation.
• Hot water heater is working.
• Potted plants or shrubs have been removed.
• Air conditioning system is working
• All remotes are available.
• Instruction books and warranties on appliances and fixtures are available.
• All personal items of the sellers and all debris have been removed.