by A lot of preparatory work must be done before moving into a new home, such as safety maintenance, lock change, water and electricity transfer. This article is mainly to give you a detailed summary of the pre-check-in to-do list, trouble things are all done, happy and at ease in the new home.
1.renovation
If you plan to renovate the kitchen, bathroom, or floor, you should plan ahead. Make a budget, get the key immediately with all kinds of contractors to negotiate, do a good renovation schedule, as planned.
2. Save and back up transaction files
When you turn in your home, you will receive and sign a large number of documents, most of which are agreements and documents that you have signed with real estate agents, banks, escrow companies, etc. Please back up and keep important signed documents safe and secure.
3. Take measurements
Measure and record the dimensions of walls, corners, and hallways in your home, and save them on your phone so you can use these exact measurements when buying furniture.
4. Paint your new home
If you have a plan to paint the indoor and outdoor walls of your new home, be sure to complete it before moving, so that you can avoid painting the furniture. The new paint helps protect the siding. Sometimes changing the color of the wall can also make the house feel new.
5. Replace the parts
Accessories such as electrical panels, doorknobs, decorative pieces and lamps are not difficult to replace, and you can buy all the new accessories you need in one stop.
6. Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
Both devices have test buttons, be sure to follow the instructions before checking in to test first, if there is a problem should be replaced immediately.
7. Change the locks
After buying a house, all the external locks should be replaced as soon as possible.
8. Check and clean the HVAC system
The heating and cooling system of HVAC is very complex, and if it is not working properly, it should be repaired by professionals on-site. If the air conditioner system is running properly, check whether the filter plate on the device needs to be replaced. In fact, the filter plate is best to replace once every one to three months, so that the effect of purifying indoor air is better.
9. Reset the water heater
Remember to empty the tank and restart the water heater before checking in to make sure everything is working properly. In addition, resetting the water temperature and pressure has the potential to save you money on utility bills.
10. Check the fireplace
If the fireplace is not properly maintained, it may cause fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Therefore, it is necessary to hire a professional to check the fireplace and ensure its safety.
11. Prevent pests
If there are concerns, hire a professional to inspect known and potential infestation sites and, depending on your area and season, set traps, spray lawns, and seal holes in exterior walls or foundations.
12. Find the water and electricity shut-off device and circuit breaker
Before officially moving in, you should be familiar with the exact location of the circuit breaker and the wiring of each switch control in advance. It is possible for the house to leak, so it is necessary to know the location of the main sluice in advance so that the water can be cut off in case of an emergency.
13. Transfer of water and electricity
Water and electricity transfer must be done before moving in, gas, network, garbage disposal should also be transferred or opened in advance, the day before the official move into the new home, should go to the new house to check whether these living infrastructure is all opened.
14. Change your home address
Change home addresses on documents such as driver’s licenses, car insurance, credit card payments, subscriptions, employment information, etc. In fact, it is not troublesome to change the address, you only need to go to the USPS website to change it, and the address of other financial accounts or licenses can be modified online.
