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.

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