Acceptance begins the next phase. Your contract, the property, your financing, and professional findings all shape what happens between inspections and move-in.
A practical place to begin
Know what to notice. Know what to ask.
Use these points to organize your thoughts and build better questions for the professionals helping with your purchase.
Possible property inspections
Inspection recommendations vary by property. Use licensed or qualified professionals where appropriate.
General home inspection
Roof inspection
Plumbing inspection
Sewer scope
Electrical inspection
HVAC inspection
Foundation or structural inspection
Termite / wood-destroying organism inspection
Mold or moisture evaluation
Chimney or fireplace inspection
Pool and spa inspection
Solar system review
Septic inspection where applicable
Well inspection where applicable
Drainage review
Geological or soils review where appropriate
Insurance availability review
Wildfire risk review
Flood-zone review
Negotiation after inspections
Negotiations depend on contract terms, inspection findings, property condition, market conditions, seller position, and buyer priorities. Potential outcomes may include:
Requesting repairs
Requesting credits
Negotiating price
Accepting the property as-is
Obtaining additional inspections
Exercising contractual rights when appropriate
Before closing
Complete final walkthrough
Confirm lender requirements
Review closing figures
Arrange required funds securely
Confirm homeowners insurance
Confirm utilities
Confirm possession timing
Keep identification available
Verify wiring instructions independently before sending funds
After closing / moving checklist
Change mailing address
Forward mail
Update driver license
Update vehicle registration
Update voter registration where applicable
Transfer electricity
Transfer gas
Transfer water
Set up trash service
Set up internet
Update homeowners insurance
Change locks
Reprogram garage remotes
Update alarm codes
Your questions are welcome
Let's turn the checklist into your plan.
You do not need to have every answer before reaching out. Bring what you know, what you are still figuring out, and the questions that keep coming up.
