The house is almost yours! It can be tempting to spend the time set aside for the walk-through mentally planning where you'll place your furniture — but there are some things you should make time to check.
- Sellers should have removed all their belongings
- Utilities should be operating
- Trash or debris should not be present
- The home should be clean
- Negotiated repairs should be finished
- Lights and outlets should be in good working order; bring a charger to test outlets
- Water should run freely, with no under-sink leaks
- Appliances should be working appropriately
- Included items should be present
- Toilets should flush with no issues
- Ceilings, walls, and floors should be free of stains, cracks, mold, and holes
- The garbage disposal and fans should be operational
- Windows and doors should open and close
- HVAC systems should be working
- Landscaping should be maintained
- The home should be free of moving damage
- The doorbell should ring
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