Why Is A Final Walk-Through Inspection of New Alexandria VA Homes For Sale So Important?
You’ve put a contract on one of the new Alexandria VA homes for sale and it’s almost time for the closing and you can’t wait. You go to the property for the final walk-through inspection. You’re so busy thinking about where the furniture is going to go, what color you’ll paint the walls, and how you’ll decorate it…that you breeze right through the house.
It’s after closing and moving day has arrived. Your movers have already packed up your old house and are waiting for you to show up and unlock the door at your new Alexandria home. You enter the house only to find that the repairs the sellers were supposed to make were not finished.
You may wonder if you have any recourse with the seller. Most likely not. Unfortunately, your last chance to object to the condition of the house passed at the final walk-through inspection.
You need to be sure to check several things at the final walk-through, including the state of any repairs you negotiated in your contract. Remember, even brand new homes can have some repair issues.
- Check all the lights. Turn the lights on and off, this will also signal any underlying electrical issues.
- Check for leaks by running water from all the faucets, and looking underneath all the sinks for any moisture or mold. Check the seal on the toilets by flushing each one at least once.
- If there are any appliances that are part of the sale, turn them all on and off. Test the oven by turning it on and waiting a few minutes for it to warm up. If the refrigerator has an ice maker, then it should work at the time of closing. The garbage disposal should be in good working order as well.
- Make sure all the doors work and they open and close smoothly. Open and close all the windows.
- Turn on the furnace and air conditioning before you leave the home. Wait long enough to be sure that each is working properly.
- Insure that everything that was supposed to be in the home is there.
Are you interested in buying one of the Alexandria VA homes for sale? When you hire me as your real estate agent, I’ll be by your side guiding you every step of the way, including the final walk-through inspection. Call me today at 703-909-3939 or email Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com now!
Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com
703-909-3939
