When you reach the home stretch of moving into your new custom home, nothing is more exciting than scheduling the final walk-through with your builder. Keep in mind the term “final” is used loosely in this scenario. Additional walk-throughs are always scheduled within the first year of home ownership to allow the builder to make any needed adjustments after the normal expansion and contraction of a new home have taken effect. The final walk-through before your actual move-in date is intended to demonstrate how each feature in your home works plus check for any corrections needed.
Before meeting the builder, pack a bag with essential items you may need for the walk-through. This includes any contracts, inspection reports, a camera, and a mobile phone with charger. Most importantly, a custom home walk-through checklist is an invaluable resource to confirm your builder has covered all the bases.
The final walk-through is designed to educate buyers on each component of the house. With your new custom home comes a stack of instruction manuals that many of us don’t have the time to read cover to cover. A homebuilder will give an overview of how to operate each home feature. The builder also provides maintenance guidelines to keep your house in tiptop shape. This is a critical step since warranties may require certain maintenance tasks performed for claim approval.
Discussing the final steps for home completion is another important part of the walk-through with your builder. Any items that still need to be completed should be worked out with the builder at this time. This helps you both plan ahead. For instance, if you move into your new home in the winter, any landscaping adjustments may not be scheduled until the coming spring.
Make the most out of your final walk-through with the following tips:
Working with a trusted homebuilder with good communication skills and the utmost level of professionalism will make the final walk-through a positive learning experience and only add to your excitement of finally moving into your beautiful custom home.