Accepting verbal promises at the walkthrough

Why it happens

• The walkthrough happens days before closing, with a moving truck already booked.
• Everyone is agreeable at that moment, and nothing feels adversarial yet.

Warning signs

• "We'll take care of that" with no list entry.
• No copy of the punch list is handed to you.
• Cosmetic and functional items are mixed on one line.

Questions to ask

• Can I get the punch list in writing before closing, with dates?
• Which items will be complete before funding?
• Who is my warranty contact, and how are claims submitted?

Cost if ignored

$1k–$10k in repairs you end up paying for

After funding, an unlisted item becomes a warranty argument instead of a task.