Your Final Walk-Through

CHECKLIST

Closing on a new home in Ottawa is an exciting milestone, but before you finalize the sale, it’s essential to conduct a thorough final walk-through. This step ensures your Ottawa home is in the condition you expect. Here’s a comprehensive checklist tailored for Ottawa real estate buyers:

  1. Complete Property Inspection

    • Inspect the basement, attic, all rooms, closets, and crawl spaces in your Ottawa home.
  2. Verification of Repairs

    • Confirm that all requested repairs have been completed by Ottawa contractors.
    • Ensure no significant changes have been made to the Ottawa property since your last viewing.
  3. Included Items

    • Verify that all items included in the Ottawa real estate sale, such as draperies and lighting fixtures, remain on site.
    • Check that screens and storm windows are in place or stored onsite.
  4. Functionality of Appliances and Systems

    • Test all appliances (dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven) to ensure they are operational in your new Ottawa home.
    • Ensure the intercom, doorbell, and alarm systems are functioning correctly.
    • Confirm that the hot water heater is working.
    • Verify that the heating and air conditioning systems are fully operational, especially for Ottawa’s diverse climate.
  5. Outdoor Areas and Additional Items

    • Ensure that all plants, shrubs, and landscaping features are intact in your Ottawa property’s yard.
    • Confirm that the garage door opener and any other remotes are available.
  6. Documentation and Warranties

    • Obtain copies of paid bills and warranties for any repairs or upgrades done by Ottawa professionals.
    • Collect instruction books and warranties for appliances and fixtures installed in your Ottawa home.
  7. Final Cleaning and Removal

    • Ensure all debris and personal items of the sellers have been removed, leaving your Ottawa real estate purchase ready for move-in.

(SOURCE : RUBY XUE REAL ESTATE TEAM)

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