Buying
What Happens at a Final Walkthrough?
What the walkthrough is for, what to check, and what to do if something is wrong.
4 min read · Updated 2026
The final walkthrough is your opportunity to confirm the property is in the condition you agreed to buy it in — not a second inspection, and not a renegotiation.
What to check
- Agreed repairs were completed, with receipts or invoices if promised
- Appliances and fixtures included in the contract are present
- Systems still operate: heat, water heater, major appliances, garage door
- No new damage from moving out
- Personal property and debris have been removed
- Keys, remotes, gate codes and manuals are accounted for
If something is off
Tell your agent immediately rather than at the signing table. Depending on the issue and timing, options may include a holdback, a credit, or a delay — but they get harder to arrange the closer you are to funding.
Information on this site is general in nature and is not legal, tax, financial or lending advice. Melissa Smets is a licensed REALTOR® and is not an attorney. Consult an appropriate professional regarding your specific situation.
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