What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through

Be sure that:

• Repairs you’ve requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related warranties.

• All items that were included in the sale price—draperies, lighting fixtures—are still there.

• Screens and storm windows are in place or stored.

• All appliances are operating.

• Intercom, doorbell, and alarm are operational.

• Hot water heater is working.

• HVAC is working.

• No plants or shrubs have been removed from the yard.

• Garage door opener and other remotes are available.

• Instruction books and warranties on appliances and fixtures are there.

• All personal items of the sellers and all debris have been removed.

Reprinted from REALTOR^® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^®
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