Final Walk Through Checklist – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 9, 2026

The Final Walk Through Checklist is an important tool for homebuyers to ensure their new property meets expectations before closing. It helps buyers confirm that all agreed-upon items are present, repairs are completed, and the home is in satisfactory condition. Make your home purchase experience smoother by filling out the form below.

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Final Walk Through Checklist PDF Details

While stepping into a new home is exciting, ensuring that everything is in perfect shape before finalizing the purchase is crucial. This is where the Final Walk Through Checklist becomes an invaluable tool for both buyers and realtors. It systematically guides individuals through each area of the home, ensuring that all purchased items remain on the premises, confirms the removal of personal property and unwanted items, and verifies the completion of agreed-upon repairs to satisfaction along with the presence of warranties or bills for these repairs. It pays close attention to the cleanliness of the house and checks for any damage that could have occurred during the moving process, including pet damage, mold, water damage, or pest infestations. The checklist dives into specifics as well, covering appliances, plumbing, electric systems, and more to ensure everything is working as expected, from the functionality of stoves and refrigerators to the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. It even includes an examination of the structural integrity and safety features of the home, such as windows, doors, and outdoor spaces, ensuring that every aspect of the house meets the buyer’s standards before the final deal is sealed. This comprehensive approach not only helps in identifying any last-minute issues that may need addressing but also gives buyers peace of mind as they make one of the most significant investments of their lives.

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Final Walk Through Checklist at a glance

What it is: This is the Final Walk Through Checklist, with Specific items to check.

A filled-in Final Walk Through Checklist example: a buyer checks the appliances

Final Walk Through Checklist example filled out, example: a buyer checks the appliances — Jane Ann Sample, a buyer, fills out the checklist. She ticks Yes for all six questions under Appliances. The picture shows page 1; none of its entries is real. She also enters the home address, realtor name and contact info. Some initial things to make sure of, Electric, Plumbing, HVAC, Windows/Doors, Basement/Attic/Crawlspace and Outdoors are left blank because she has not checked them yet.

How to fill out Final Walk Through Checklist, box by box

Home Address, Realtor Name and Realtor Contact Info

Enter the Home Address, the Realtor Name and the Realtor Contact Info.

Some initial things to make sure of

Under Some initial things to make sure of, mark Yes or No: Are all items you've purchased with the house still present? Has all personal property and unwanted items been removed according to the terms of your contract? Have all necessary repairs been made to your satisfaction? Have you received the associated warranties/bills for these repairs? Is the house clean overall?

Mark Yes or No: Is there any damage to the walls, floors or other areas caused by movers? Is there any visible pet damage to walls or floors? Are there any signs of mold or water damage (particularly near appliances and windows)? Are there signs of pest infestations (dry rot, spongy floors, crumbling timbers etc.)?

Appliances

Under Appliances, mark Yes or No: Is the stove working (burners and oven)? Is the refrigerator working? Is the microwave working? Can the dishwasher complete a full cycle? Do the washer and dryer work properly? Is the garbage disposal working?

Electric

Under Electric, mark Yes or No: Do all of the light switches and outlets work? Is there any exposed wiring? Are any switch plate covers damaged or missing? Does the doorbell work? Does the garage door open and close properly? Do the exhaust fans work in both the kitchen and bathroom? Do the ceiling fans work?

Plumbing

Under Plumbing, mark Yes or No: Do the toilets flush properly (do they run or leak)? Do the sinks, bathtubs and showers drain properly? Is the water pressure sufficient? Are there signs of leaking near faucets?

HVAC

Under HVAC, mark Yes or No: Does the heating system work properly? Does the air conditioning unit work properly? Does the thermostat work?

Windows/Doors

Under Windows/Doors, mark Yes or No: Are there any signs of condensation or fog near double-pane windows? Are any windows broken or missing screens? Do all windows open and close properly? Do all doors open and close properly? Do the locks and latches work?

Basement/Attic/Crawlspace

Under Basement/Attic/Crawlspace, mark Yes or No: Have the spaces been cleared out and emptied? Are there any signs of exposed plumbing? Are there any signs of pests?

Outdoors

Under Outdoors, mark Yes or No: Is landscaping as you remembered? Do the sprinklers work?

Sources

[1] Final Walk Through Checklist (served file, no issuer file) (the Official source link on this page).