10. Conduct Final Walk-Through

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Your builder will walk you through your new home to acquaint you with its features and the operation of various systems and components and explain your responsibilities for maintenance and upkeep, as well as warranty coverage and procedures.

This is often referred to as a pre-settlement walk-through. It’s also an opportunity to spot items that need to be corrected or adjusted, so be attentive and observant. Examine the surfaces of countertops, fixtures, floors, and walls for possible damage.

Sometimes disputes arise because the homeowner discovers a gouge in a countertop after moving in and there’s no way to prove whether it was caused by the builder’s crew or the homeowner’s movers.
 

Timeline.

The final walk-through can take upward of a week to complete.