10/19/2026
One small check that can prevent a big closing headache: open permits.
When I represent a buyer or a seller, one of the things I routinely do is contact the city or town to check whether there are any open permits on the property.
An open permit could be tied to work that was completed years ago but never received a final inspection or was never formally closed out. And sometimes, nobody even realizes it's still sitting there.
If we find one, the goal is to address it early and, whenever possible, get it properly closed before closing.
It's a simple phone call, but it's exactly the kind of detail that can make a real estate transaction go much more smoothly.
Because when it comes to buying or selling a home, the little details matter.
