08/21/2026
The final walkthrough is not a formality—it’s your last chance to confirm the home is being delivered as agreed.
Imagine you’re closing Friday. You arrive that morning and discover the dining room chandelier and hallway sconces are gone—leaving bare wires behind. The sellers say they were family pieces, but your moving truck is already on the way.
Avoid this situation by being specific:
✅ Name included fixtures in the contract
✅ Save the original listing photos
✅ Walk through after the sellers move out
✅ Compare every room with the photos
✅ Inspect closets, garage and yard
✅ Test appliances and agreed-upon repairs
✅ Confirm all keys, remotes and included items are present
If something is missing or damaged, document it and contact your real estate agent immediately. Depending on the contract and circumstances, possible solutions may include replacement, a seller credit, an escrow holdback or delaying the closing—when permitted and agreed to in writing.
Sellers: If you’re keeping Grandma’s chandelier, replace it before the listing photos are taken and clearly exclude it in writing.
“Usually included” isn’t enough. Clear contracts protect everyone.
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