Few things in real estate are more exciting than moving into your new home. Especially in Silicon Valley, you’ve worked so hard to get one! Among all the excitement, don’t forget to take some key steps to ensure your safety, comfort, and long-term enjoyment of your new investment. Here are 4 essential tasks to make sure your new home is perfect for your move-in:
- Change the Locks: You never know who has a key to the old locks on your home, so changing your locks is a must. This simple security measure will help you have peace of mind and, as an added bonus, you can personalize your doors with your choice of new locks!
- Deep Clean for a Fresh Start: Sellers usually do a quick clean before they hand over the keys, but you’ll likely want something a little more in-depth. Before you start moving things in, treat your home to a deep clean while focusing on things like baseboards, light fixtures and fans, and air vents.
- Address Your Home Inspection Report: This is another crucial thing to tackle before you start moving your life into your new home. Review your home inspection report and prioritize the list of the upgrades or fixes that need to be done. The bigger priorities like the roof, water heater, and windows are wise to get out of the way before you bring in furniture. Addressing these larger concerns early on can save you headaches and larger repairs.
- Understand Your Home Warranty: This warranty typically covers major systems like HVAC, appliances, and even potential problems like roof leaks or plumbing issues. Before you move in, review the fine print and understand what your warranty covers and how you can use that coverage. Then, before you have a handyman come out for a repair, check the warranty to see if you can get it covered. This review can help you save thousands!
By taking these four essential steps when you get the keys to your new home, you’ll set yourself up for a comfortable, secure future and know that you’re ready to handle any unexpected appliance or repair concerns that may arise.
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