What Should You Do During the Final Buyer Visit Before Closing?

Your closing day is just around the corner—your lawyer may have already completed all the paperwork, and you’re just one key away from stepping into your new home.

At this stage, you’re likely filled with excitement about moving in, or perhaps overwhelmed by the long to-do list: changing your address, setting up utility accounts, packing for the move… But amidst all the chaos, it’s easy to overlook one very important step—the final buyer visit.

Whenever possible, you should take full advantage of this last opportunity to walk through the property. This visit can help you catch issues early and avoid unnecessary loss or stress. Just this week, two of my clients scheduled their final visits before closing, and I thought it’d be helpful to walk you through what this visit should actually look like.

Final Buyer Visit Checklist

Prepare Before You Go:

1. List of Items Missed During Home Inspection
   Go over what your home inspector didn’t get to check the first time—write it down.

2. Repairs Promised by the Seller
   Gather the list of items the seller agreed to fix.

3. Questions for the Seller
   Prepare a list of things you want to ask the seller, especially regarding special systems or appliances.

Key Things to Check

1. Revisit Past Issues

Go back over the issues found during the initial inspection. Have they been fixed? Are the promised repairs done properly? Use this last opportunity to run a basic check—if anything looks off, take photos and notify your lawyer ASAP.

2. Look for New Problems

Did anything go wrong since the contract was signed? For instance, did a pipe start leaking or a major appliance stop working? Make sure everything is in the same—or better—condition as when you first saw it.

3. Test Uninspected Items

Some things might have been skipped during the inspection due to seasonal or accessibility reasons, such as:

• The furnace or air conditioning (depending on the season)

• A room that was blocked off by furniture or storage

Now’s your chance to test those.

4. Ask About Special Equipment

Take this time to ask the seller how to use any unique systems in the house, such as:

• Car lifts in the garage

• Home security systems

• Built-in audio or smart home setups

What to Discuss with the Seller

Here are some things you should clarify with the seller if you meet them during the visit:

1. Repair Documentation
   Ask for repair invoices, contractor contact information, and any warranties for work that was recently done.

2. Keys
   Remind the seller to leave all keys and label each key with the corresponding lock (doors, mailbox, garage, etc.).

3. Mailbox Access
   Confirm the location of the mailbox and make sure they leave the mailbox key.

4. Warranty Info
   If the seller recently did any major maintenance (e.g., new roof, plumbing, waterproofing), ask for the warranties and service records.

5. Contact Info
   If they’re open to it, ask for their contact information in case you have questions after moving in.

Final Tip:
Your last visit isn’t just a formality—it’s your final chance to make sure the home is in the agreed-upon condition. A thorough walkthrough can give you peace of mind as you prepare to start this exciting new chapter.

Let The Fisher Group guide you home — your trusted real estate brokerage in Oakville and the GTA. If you have any questions about buying or selling, we’re just a call or message away.

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