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Before you sign on the dotted line to purchase your home, you’ll need to complete a final walk-through as one of your last steps.

But what does this mean?

Here’s the final walk-through breakdown:

The final walk-through will usually happen before the settlement. Buyers can check on the condition of the property to double-check that any negotiated work has been completed to feel comfortable with the home’s systems.

While you’re completing your walk-through, take a peek at some of these things:

• Test all major appliances
• Run the heating and air conditioning
• Turn on and off all lights
• Open and shut all windows and doors
• Run all the faucets and check for leaks
• Flush all the toilets and check for leaks
• Walk around the outside of the home to check for any obvious damage
• Double-check that any agreed-upon repairs have been made
• Double-check that any fixtures that are supposed to be left behind are still in place 

Once you’ve scheduled your walk-through, make sure you leave plenty of time to complete your list. This is a big purchase, so you’ll want to make sure you’re feeling confident and good-to-go come closing time.

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