Florida Buyer's Guide · Step 7 of 7
Final Walk-Through
Your last visit to the home before closing. Here's what it's for, and what it isn't.
Under Paragraph 12 of the AS IS contract, the walk-through happens the day before closing, or on closing day before closing. It is not a second inspection and not a new chance to cancel or renegotiate.
What it's for
It's only to confirm three things:
- Personal property included in the sale is still there, such as appliances listed in the contract
- The seller kept the home in the same condition it was in on the Effective Date
- The seller finished anything else they agreed to do, such as agreed repairs
What we check
- Appliances and items listed in the contract are there and working
- No new damage since you last saw the home
- Agreed repairs are done, with receipts if that was part of the agreement
- Lights, water, HVAC and the garage door work
- Belongings and trash the seller agreed to remove are gone
If something's wrong
Tell me right away, before closing. Common fixes:
- The seller fixes it before closing
- A credit at closing
- Funds held in escrow
If the home wasn't maintained, the AS IS contract has a holdback at closing of 125% of the estimated repair cost.
Common Questions
Can I cancel if I find something at the walk-through?
The walk-through isn't a new right to cancel. If the seller didn't maintain the home or finish agreed work, the contract has remedies, usually a fix, a credit or an escrow holdback.
This guide is general information about the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar AS IS Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase (ASIS-7x) and the Florida Realtors buyer brokerage forms. It is not legal advice. Day counts shown are the form's defaults and apply only when the blank is left empty; your contract controls. For legal questions, consult a Florida real estate attorney.