The Final Walkthrough Checklist for New Construction Home Buyers

FINALLY! Your new construction home is ready to close. Not so fast! In today's video, here's what you MUST do before signing off on your new home with the builder. Here is the Final Walkthrough Checklist for new construction homebuyers.

What's on your checklist on your new construction home final walk through? Did you order a third party inspection? The more eyes on your new build, the merrier.

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[Indian-shxz]

Also we should hire an inspector just before end of 1st year to identify and report the issues so that it will be covered under warranty

[Thailova]

I hired an inspector for 300 dollars before my walk through. Worth every penny

[irishkicks]

Final walkthrough checklist
1. check appliances.
2. Oven (do you feel heat?)
3. Gas range (flames ignite quick?)
4. Microwave (cup of water)
5. Dish washer (run a cycle)
6. Do not go under warranty
7. Run baths (no leaks)
8. Run showers (no standing water)
9. Check caulking (tub, sinks B&K,
10. Toilets flushing (toilet paper in to test)
11. Attic - exposed waterline
12. Thermostat
13. Every faucet (hot and cold) caulking
14. Every light switch
15. Every outlet
16. Windows open & close (house settling)
17. Drawers and cabinets (open shut, shelves)
18. Exterior doors (no light coming through)
19. Irrigation (schedule)
20. Gutters & downspouts (outside standing water)

[gloriaserrano]

Raad is the best agent in the New Braunfels area. I have never been to New Braunfels however Raad has given me so much info I feel as if I know enough to move there….❤️

[angelicwoman]

I’m about to close on my new home and I have to say thank you for this because I wouldn’t have thought to check some of these things!

[SekshinRoddy]

The pause after the jack was wise my guy

[Radiantlady]

This was a great reference for my walk through last week. Very appreciate this !

[loritheno]

I love this, Raad. Made my brain shift into 2nd gear (it's early yet). I never would have thought of the insulation around the water lines in the attic. A few thoughts: get extra paint for down the road, or at least the color, make, and finish (matte, eggshell, semi-gloss, etc.). Also, make sure knobs are on ALL of the cabinets if you paid for them (kitchen, bathrooms, hall closets, laundry room, etc.). Next, make sure is everywhere it should be, including inside closets. Did they leave the fireplace key? Garage door openers? I love these videos...thank you Raad.

[jasonthompson]

Two things
1. "Its the Final Walkthrough 🎶🎶🎶🎶"
(sorry first thing when I saw the title)
2. It's really tough renting and not wanting to pay another months rent but also wanting things not to be rushed. i keep reminding myself...I can always stay in a hotel if its going to be a few days to a week..better to spend a little extra now than to get surprises down the road. .

[joshdarnell]

Great and helpful video overall. One thing I noticed around 5:03 when talking about insulating the water lines in the attic your video actually appears to show a yellow CSST gas line in the attic rather than a water line. The gas line does not need to be insulated but rather bonded to the electrical system for safety. This is why you should always get a home inspection as the video points out.

[loganbrown]

Best final walk through on YouTube !!!!

[GeneralChurch]

Thanks so much for this! I typed it all up and do my walkthrough here in Texas next Thursday!

[xxsekoxx]

Great info, looking to have a house built next year!

[AD]

Outstanding tips. I appreciate you for sharing this info, sir!

[mayracrapo]

I wish we had seen your videos before we signed the contract with our builder a year ago. Since we are moving to New Braunfels from California. We are now regretting not hiring an agent to help us during the process. We are doing this on our own and it hasn’t been easy. Thank you so much for this information you provided. That is very helpful and will definitely check all that when the time comes. I do have a question. Would you happen to know where we can look for a third party inspector? Like I said we are from out of state and we are not familiar with the area. Thank you again for your informative videos!

[narlykid]

Under contract on new construction here in corpus and the front porch roof is sloped toward the center of the house. It looks like a Japanese roof. Have a meeting with the builder agent, superintendents boss, and my realtor this week. I don't think they want to fix it so idk what's going to happen but I told our rep we are not buying a house with a crooked roof.

[boworrell]

Will the builder allow me to hire an inspector after the plumbing and wiring is complete, prior to Sheetrock being installed? You never know what’s behind the walls.

[GodsQ]

@S patel So can you tell us what ended up happening? I just now saw this.

[-le]

Geez, I hope this isn’t too late for my son’s new build home! He asks me to do the 1st walk through with him tomorrow at 7:45am.
Should we reschedule it and hire an inspector to do the job instead? Thank you in advance for advice!

[jvolstad]

You went through a buyer checklist, and only at the end of the video did you mention using a professional home inspector.