Most buyers treat the final walkthrough like a casual second showing, and that is exactly where things go sideways.
The walkthrough exists to confirm the home is in the same condition as when you made your offer, that agreed repairs were completed, and that nothing was damaged during the seller's move. This is not the time to admire the light again or imagine where the sofa will go. Walk every faucet. Test every switch. Run the dishwasher. Check under sinks. Open the garage door twice. In older homes along Bayshore or in the bungalows off South Howard, surprises hide in places nobody thought to look during the inspection.
Here is what can go wrong. Buyers skip the walkthrough or rush through it, then close, then discover the refrigerator was swapped out, a ceiling fan is missing, or a repair that was supposed to happen never did. Once you close, the leverage is gone. If something is off during the walkthrough, you can delay closing, request a credit, or require the issue be resolved before funds transfer. Those options exist right up until the moment you sign.
I have seen walkthroughs catch things that saved buyers thousands before they ever got the keys. If you are working through the buying process and want someone who will make sure nothing slips through, reach out. I walk my clients through every step, including the final one. You can also read more about what to expect during the transaction or check out my guide to South Tampa parks once you are settled in.