Closing ProcessHomebuying Glossary
Final Walkthrough
A last visit to the home, typically within 24 hours of closing, to confirm its condition before you sign.
In plain English
The final walkthrough confirms the home is in the agreed-upon condition, any negotiated repairs were completed, and nothing new has gone wrong since your last visit — before you commit at the closing table.
Why it matters
If you find a problem during the walkthrough, it's often your last real chance to negotiate a fix or credit before you own the issue yourself.
Where you'll run into it
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