Definitely the seller is responsible.

The Seller!  It is still theirs until after closing.

Sellers. However, the buyers should have performed their 5 day prior to closing inspection.

until...posession has changed... it is the seller. thats why many like to do a walk thru the morning of closing...night before etc

The sellers are usually responsible.

Sarah Bean Generally, the seller. 

seller is responsible for providing the property in the condition it was last viewed.

Worst question ever.  Come on...  

Unanimous agreement... the legal owner of the property. 

The Seller - so having that Final Walk-Through is very important Sarah Bean. 

The seller

Responsibilty lies with the buyers agent to perform a walkthrough as a service to buyer before closing in order  to protect buyer from any such unforseen problems before closing.

If you break it, you buy it.

Before closing the responsibility is in the hands of the owner and this issue can be raised before or during your final inspection. A contengency in most Purcjase and sells contracts that allow buyers a negociating tool to get these issue arbitrated or satified before taking possession

It depends on the situation.

Sarah Bean The owner is responsible up to the closing.

Great question - looking forward to your answer!

The seller unless damaged was caused by the buyer or one of the buyer's representaties, such as the home inspector.

Seller.

The seller who can have it insured!

The Seller!

According to our (Wisconsin) WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase: PROPERTY DAMAGE BETWEEN ACCEPTANCE AND CLOSING Seller shall maintain the Property until the earlier of closing or occupancy of Buyer in materially the same condition as of the date of acceptance of this Offer, except for ordinary wear and tear. If, prior to closing, the Property is damaged in an amount of not more than five percent (5%) of the selling price, Seller shall be obligated to repair the Property and restore it to the same condition that it was on the day of this Offer. No later than closing, Seller shall provide Buyer with lien waivers for all lienable repairs and restoration. If the damage shall exceed such sum, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of the damage and this Offer may be canceled at option of Buyer. Should Buyer elect to carry out this Offer despite such damage, Buyer shall be entitled to the insurance proceeds, if any, relating to the damage to the Property, plus a credit towards the purchase price equal to the amount of Seller's deductible on such policy, if any. However, if this sale is financed by a land contract or a mortgage to Seller, any insurance proceeds shall be held in trust for the sole purpose of restoring the Property.

Everyone goes to concern mode and correction is to be done immediately. Each deal has its own conversation after that

If it is neglience from not locking or securing the door, the listing agent can get sued by sellers.

The seller, obviously.