Buying a Home
What happens at the final walkthrough and closing?
By Steve Lockhart
The short answer
The final walkthrough, usually within a few days of closing, is your last chance to confirm the home is in the agreed condition. We check that the requested repairs were completed, that the sellers have moved out and left the home as expected, and that the major systems are still working.
Full answer
The final walkthrough, usually within a few days of closing, is your last chance to confirm the home is in the agreed condition. We check that the requested repairs were completed, that the sellers have moved out and left the home as expected, and that the major systems are still working. Any agreed-upon items should be documented before you sign. Closing itself is when the ownership actually transfers: the deed is recorded, your lender funds the loan, title and escrow pay everyone involved, and you sign the final documents and receive your keys. In Nevada, closings are handled through the escrow and title company, and you will receive a closing disclosure before signing that lays out every final number. I stay with you through both so nothing is a surprise and you start homeownership confident about exactly what you purchased.
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Frequently asked
Questions buyers often follow up on
What if I find something broken at the final walkthrough?
We document it before you commit and get it resolved. For a significant issue, the seller can make the repair, or the parties agree to hold back funds in escrow to cover it. Nothing too small to write down: the walkthrough is your last practical chance to raise an issue before you own the home, so we mention everything and then fix the items that matter.
Do I have to be in person to close?
A Nevada closing is coordinated through the title and escrow company, and many of them support electronic or remote signing arranged in advance. Your lender also has signing requirements of its own. Line up the signature method and the funds early, because the closing date is when the keys free and the home, and every piece has to meet that same day.
Which documents will I actually read at closing?
The centerpiece is the closing disclosure, which lists every final number and arrives a few business days before closing on most loans. Then come the loan note, the deed of trust, the deed that transfers title, and the escrow statement. Each answers a simple question: what it costs, what you are signing, and what you own. I sit with you through each one so signing never feels blind.
The Lockhart Method
The Lockhart Method
Your Home | My Strategy | Proven Results
My strategy: use the walkthrough as your last checklist, not a ceremony. I walk the list with you, verify each repair is done and documented, and read the closing statement line by line so you sign with both eyes open.
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