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Step 11: Final Walk-Through Checklist
The checklist below is a basic guideline—your REALTOR® may have other suggestions.
- Check steps, sidewalks, driveways, and patios for any noticeable change
- Review drains and gutters for change
- Verify the condition and operation of all doors and windows, including locks
- Check the roof for newly missing or loosened shingles
- Check the garage door and confirm operation of the openers
- Check exterior lights and motion-activated lights
- Flush all toilets
- Check all faucets, both hot and cold, for water pressure and temperature
- Watch all traps and drains for proper drainage
- Verify operation of in-ground sprinkler system
- Check swimming pool and hot tub for anything unexpected
- Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Water Heater
- Water Softener
- Refrigerator
- Garbage Disposal
- Trash Compactor
- Hot water heater
- Check ceilings, walls, and floors for stains, wet areas, or other signs of new damage
- Check all handrails
- Turn on/off all lights, outlets, bathroom fans, and kitchen fans
- Verify that all smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, security systems, intercom, and doorbells are functioning
- Verify operation of heater and air conditioner
- Check that gas fireplace is operating properly
- Ensure that all negotiated items from the contract are present and in the expected condition
- Verify that all of the sellers personal items and debris have been removed