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The quick & easy final walkthrough guide: What to expect

by Rossi Real Estate Services LLC 07/02/2023

The homebuying process is exciting, but can be overwhelming. However, there are ways to make the process more manageable, including a final walkthrough checklist. Here are a few ways doing a final walkthrough before closing can help give you a little extra peace of mind. 

Walkthrough vs. home inspection

Home inspections allow potential homebuyers to get a fair and impartial assessment of repairs that need to be made to the home.

The final walkthrough lets the buyer’s agent and buyer confirm all reported repairs are complete. Documentation containing the inspection report, repair receipts and seller disclosure form - typically received after the purchase agreement - is provided by the agents.

Should your house be empty for the final walkthrough?

For the buyer and their real estate agent to properly evaluate the condition of the home, the property should be empty. All personal belongings from the seller should be removed.

Can a seller refuse a buyer their final walkthrough?

The right to inspect the property is normally in the purchasing agreement, which generally gives the buyer the right to take their final walk of the property. If the agreement offers a walkthrough and the seller refuses, legal action could be pursued. 

Making sure you take the time to get your inspection for the property, appliances and systems, such as heating and air conditioning, is a great way to guarantee you’re purchasing the right home. 

And while it may take a few days longer to get your final walk of the property and inspections completed, you’ll be glad you did when you’re enjoying your new home.

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Rossi Real Estate Services LLC

Rossi Real Estate Services LLC is a boutique real estate brokerage firm that provides close personal attention to buyers and sellers in the Capital Region and surrounding areas. “Typical” is not a word that clients use to describe Rossi Real Estate's approach to home buying and selling.  Building upon years of experience, Rossi Real Estate employs creative marketing approaches, combined with a vast network, to quickly sell homes.  By creating home floor plans, professional photography, and online marketing videos, Rossi Real Estate is able to depict home layouts and professional marketing to potential buyers before stepping foot in your home; this saves the seller valuable time by attracting only those buyers who have greater interest in the home. Additionally, by employing targeted online marketing, Rossi Real Estate targets buyers searching for homes just like yours.  

Joe Rossi, the Principal Broker at Rossi Real Estate, builds upon over 12 years real estate experience in every transaction. Joe zealously advocates for his clients by combining his diverse background in law, finance, complex negotiation, and management, with compassion and exemplary communication skills creates.  He explains transaction details and guides his clients through every step of the buying and selling experience.  Furthermore, Joe listens to his clients’ wants and needs.  In a recent transaction, the buyer profusely thanked Joe, stating he was, “[T]he only one in the transaction that was capable of communicating with the sellers in a way that ensured we were able to close on our dream home”. 

Our real estate practice includes leading professionals, all of which are NYS Licensed Real Estate Sales Associates: Joseph R. Rossi, Ryan Hart, & Dustin Cogswell. Their experience includes work at a fortune 100 company, military operations, and technical recruiting.

If you're looking for a real estate broker who goes above and beyond the industry, who genuinely cares about their clients, and who will drive results, contact Rossi Real Estate Services LLC today.

The Stuff our attorneys make us include...

In accordance with Real Property Law §442-H, Rossi Real Estate Services LLC implemented a Standardized Operating Procedure governing client engagement. As such, prior to any engagement, Broker:

1. Requires a buyer to produce identification if the identity of the buyer is not readily known through a personal relationship with the broker or licensed sales person;

2. Requires an exclusive agency agreement (i.e. exclusive broker agreement) prior to engagement with any buyer;

3. Does not require pre-approval for a mortgage loan; however, a pre-qualification letter for a mortgage loan or, for cash buyers, proof of funds is required.

Although Broker may not require certain information, a seller of real estate may require this information prior to showing the property and/or as part of any purchase offer.