October 19, 2021

Important final steps before you walk into homeownership

You’re preparing to close on a home purchase and getting excited about moving in. But there’s an important step you’ll need to take before the transaction is completed: a final walk-through before closing. This personal inspection can ensure that the property you have committed to on paper is in relatively identical condition to when you first visited it and that the seller is compliant with terms of your real estate contract.

Learn more about what’s involved with this process and what should be included on your final walk-through checklist by reading my article on this topic, published recently in the Chicago Tribune.