First Walk-Through (Vacant Property, Resident, Or Owner Move Out)
When a resident gives a 30 Day Notice to vacate, the FWT should be scheduled into your calendar for the day following their move out. When a contract is signed with a new owner, the agreed upon inspection date will also be put on your calendar again for the day after their move-out date.
Before leaving the office for an inspection, make certain that: (View Video on
- Your Tablet and Laptop has been charged. (Charge 100% each evening ) You need to have at all times to charge the battery from the vehicle AC outlet (cigarette lighter) or we recommend AC to be hardwired into the vehicle for about $300.
- Check the vehicle inventory for a lock box (for each property you will doing a FWT inspection that day)
- Take the keys to the property with you. (Use carrying tray provided )
- Take all Garage Remotes with you to check if working (Use carrying tray provided )
- If it’s a resident move out View the previous rehab work orders on tablet and mark totals of each category (Cleaning, Painting and Miscellaneous) on Rehab Check List Ledger
Once you arrive at the property you start your inspection inside your vehicle on your tablet go to “Rehab Inspections” Tab on Tablet (See Video on process).
Note, you will open any and all blinds so you have plenty of light to complete your inspection and turn on any lights for further illumination.
You will walk the property from left to right once you enter the interior (clock-wise). This will keep the numbering of bedrooms and baths consistent with every property and will eliminate confusion with the Vendors. Whatever bedroom is the master, it sometimes is helpful to write that on the report for further clarification. Some homes have dual masters, family rooms, offices, or lofts that may need to be specified when appropriate. While inspecting the property, you can start the dishwasher and air conditioner/heater or other appliances to check if they are operational this in on your FWT Inspection only.