Before you take the final step and seal the deal of closing on your new home, it is crucial to ensure that everything is in place. One of the last steps you should take in this process is to hire a qualified home inspector. With the inspector, you will be able to take a final walkthrough of the home before agreeing to purchase it. This final walkthrough allows you to ensure that nothing has changed since the initial home inspection. It also allows you to ensure that all terms that were negotiated have been settled. To learn more about the final inspection of your home and what to expect, continue reading and reach out to our experienced New York City real estate attorneys.
Floorboards and Carpets
The first step you should take during a final inspection is to look for any creaky or loose floorboards. If there is carpeting, be aware of any lumps in the carpeting that can cause issues later on. These issues should be resolved before the home is purchased.
Water Quality
Testing the quality of the water in the home is an important step that should be done by your home inspector. This will include checking drainage, showers, faucets, and more to ensure that there are no possible leaks that can be found later.
Appliances
In some cases, a seller will include certain appliances such as a refrigerator or stovetop. If this is the case for you, ensure that these appliances are up to date and ready to be used after move-in. before the deal is final. If this is not the case, it should be pointed out so that the appliances can be fixed.
Missing Property
If a buyer and seller have negotiated certain personal property or appliances to be included in the deal, this must be noted in the final inspection. The seller may forget this negotiation and take the item themselves. All negotiated terms should be set before a deal is closed.
Abandoned Items
Be sure that there are no abandoned items in the home such as tools, paint, and other items that should have been disposed of.
Negotiated Repairs
During the previous inspection, if the homeowner agrees to fix or repair any issues, these deals must be upheld during the final inspection, and all necessary repairs must be made before finalizing the agreement.
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