Protect yourself and your clients!

Remember the Final Walk-through

Protect yourself and your clients with a visual inspection before closing.

When you're representing buyers in a deal, don't forget to make sure a "final walk-through" is included prior to closing. This is especially true in a market where desperate and less-than-reputable sellers may try and walk out with the fixtures. While that may sound a little extreme, the final walk-through can head-off conflict after closing (and even warm up buyers and sellers prior to closing).

Scheduling a final walk-through 4 - 7 days prior to closing will allow your clients to address issues such as:

• If the current owner is on schedule to move out
• That the property is in the same condition it was when shown
• That any repairs required have been completed

In a best-case scenario, a final walk-through is also a good time to have the sellers explain details about the house that the buyer may need to know-- especially tricky pool heaters, access to attics, funny light switches, and sprinkler timers. It's also a great time to put together a list of companies who have serviced the house in the past.

Show you're on the ball with a great walk-through strategy!

Scott Levitt