In homes which have been empty, you will want to make sure that there has not been any vandalism. If you are closing in the winter, this step is extremely important to ensure pipes have not frozen. If the home was occupied, check to make sure the sellers cleaned it out and did not leave a pile of unwanted belongings for you to haul to the dump. Once you are finished you will have to sign a form stating that you do or do not accept the condition of the home. If any problems were discovered they can be addressed at the closing, if everything was acceptable, the closing will proceed as planned.