Doing a blue tape walk-through on a new construction home? 🏠 Here’s what it means: A blue tape walk-through is your final pre-closing inspection where you tour the property and mark any cosmetic defects, incomplete work, or items that need correction. Buyers use small pieces of blue painter’s tape to flag things like paint touch-ups, drywall imperfections, scratched surfaces, misaligned cabinets, or fixtures that need adjustment. This walk-through typically happens shortly before closing and en