The Final Walk-through on Your New Charlotte NC Home

Congratulations! You have successfully submitted an offer on a Charlotte NC home for sale and it's been accepted by the seller. On the day you close on your new home, all parties will sign the papers that officially close the deal and ownership will be transferred to you.

At that point, the game is over, including all obligations and responsibilities of the seller. That is why it's so important to do a final walk-through of the home you are buying.

Most home sale contracts allow you to do a walk-through inspection anywhere from a few hours to five days prior to closing.

The final walk-through ensures that the condition of the property has not substantially changed since you agreed to buy it, that all required repairs have been completed or are in the process of being done, that items the seller agreed to leave have not been removed and items the seller agreed to remove are gone.

During the final walk-through, it's a good idea to be accompanied by an experienced Charlotte NC real estate professional, who knows what to look for and can help you examine the house thoroughly. It can also be helpful to reference your purchase contract as you inspect the property.

You'll want to park your emotions at the door and give yourself plenty of time for your walk through inspection so that you're not rushed and possibly miss something significant. And if you do see an item that needs to be addressed, let your agent know so that they can get it rectified before closing.

If you are not totally satisfied during the final walk-through, you can ask to postpone the closing until the necessary repairs have been made by the seller. You will want to check the house from top to bottom, including:

• Run water & look under sinks for leaks
• Test all appliances
• Turn on and off every light fixture
• Check garage door openers
• Flush toilets
• Open and close all doors
• Inspect ceilings, wall and floors
• Check for any signs of mold growth
• Test heating and air conditioning
• Run garbage disposal and exhaust fans
• Make sure all debris is removed from the home
• Open and close windows

Remember, it's never a good idea to wave the final walk-through when buying a home in Charlotte, NC.