Anticipate The Walk-Thru
ANTICIPATE THE WALK-THR
Buyers will have an opportunity to walk through the home they are
purchasing just before the closing to make sure it is in the same condition as
when the contract was ratified. They
will check the appliances and make sure that the agreed-upon repairs were
completed.
For the first time, buyers see their new home empty, just after the
movers have taken everything out.
Suddenly they notice the dark rectangles and nail holes where pictures
used to hang, and all the "dust bunnies" on the floor. While the contract calls for the house to be
"broom clean" and basically free of trash and debris, Realtors
encourage sellers to leave their homes impeccably clean for the walk-through,
and many homes are turned over in spotless condition. Sometimes a hectic moving
schedule, fatigue, or different housekeeping standards result in the buyers
feeling the need to clean the house thoroughly before they move in. If you are afraid that a messy house could
trigger problems at the closing, be sure to make your house shine for this
important inspection.