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Final walkthrough checklist
Tick each step as you complete it. Statuses below are the ones saved in your browser when this sheet was printed.
Date printed: 21 September 2026, 4:54 pm
Before you start What to bring and when to go
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Bring the agreement and every schedule — you are checking against a document, not a memory | Not Done | |
| 1.2 | Bring the original listing photographs for comparison | Not Done | |
| 1.3 | Go after the sellers have moved out, in daylight, and leave enough time to raise anything before closing | Not Done | |
| 1.4 | Photograph and time-stamp anything that looks wrong, as you go | Not Done |
What was supposed to stay Chattels, fixtures, and the things people take
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Every appliance listed as included is present — and is the same one, not a substitute | Not Done | |
| 2.2 | Light fixtures, ceiling fans and their bulbs. A removed chandelier is the classic dispute | Not Done | |
| 2.3 | Blinds, curtains, curtain rods and tracks | Not Done | |
| 2.4 | Television mounts, shelving and anything bolted to a wall | Not Done | |
| 2.5 | Shed, playset, gazebo, garden furniture — whatever the agreement named | Not Done | |
| 2.6 | Anything listed as excluded has actually gone, and did not leave damage behind | Not Done |
Condition since you last saw it Moving out reveals what furniture hid
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Walls and floors where furniture stood — gouges, holes, stains and unfinished patches appear when a room empties | Not Done | |
| 3.2 | Damage from the move itself: door frames, banisters, stair edges, corners | Not Done | |
| 3.3 | Carpet and flooring condition where rugs were | Not Done | |
| 3.4 | Ceilings and under every sink for signs of a leak that started after your last visit | Not Done | |
| 3.5 | The property is empty — check the garage, basement, attic hatch, shed and side passage | Not Done | |
| 3.6 | Any repair the sellers agreed to do has been done, and done properly | Not Done |
Systems and services Turn things on rather than assuming
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Test light switches and a sample of outlets in every room | Not Done | |
| 4.2 | Run every tap and shower, flush every toilet, check for slow drains | Not Done | |
| 4.3 | Turn the heating on, and the air conditioning if the season allows. Listen as well as look | Not Done | |
| 4.4 | Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present where they were | Not Done | |
| 4.5 | Windows and doors open, close and lock | Not Done | |
| 4.6 | Garage door opens and reverses on the safety sensor | Not Done |
Outside and access Easy to skip in the dark
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Confirm what keys, fobs, remotes and codes you are getting — and that a mailbox key is among them | Not Done | |
| 5.2 | Grounds, fencing and gates are as they were | Not Done | |
| 5.3 | Parking space or driveway is clear and is the one you are buying | Not Done | |
| 5.4 | Condo: locker, parking spot number and any fobs for common areas | Not Done |
If something is wrong Act before closing, not after
| Done | Step | Action | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Tell your lawyer and your agent immediately — before closing, while there is still leverage | Not Done | |
| 6.2 | Photographs, the listing, and the relevant clause. Evidence, not an argument | Not Done | |
| 6.3 | Ask whether a holdback at closing is appropriate rather than delaying the whole transaction | Not Done | |
| 6.4 | Understand what closing anyway does to your position. Ask your lawyer that question explicitly | Not Done |
Summary
| Total checklist items | 30 |
|---|---|
| Completed | 0 |
| Not completed | 30 |
| Completion | 0% |
| Overall status | Not Started |