One of the final stages you will go through as a homebuyer is the walk thru inspection. This will typically occur a few days before settlement. Here, you and your real estate agent will verify whether the property is in substantially the same condition as it was when you wrote the contract. It's a good idea to bring your contract with you for reference. Things you will commonly test are the appliances and utility systems to determine whether they are in working order according to contract terms.

You and your agent can make a checklist with regard to the particular items at the walk thru. It's a good idea to try and get any problems resolved before settlement, to avoid any potential delay in settlement.