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Before You Unpack: A Few
Tips for a New Homeowner
After you have moved in to your new
home and before you kick off your shoes and start unpacking, keep in mind that there are a few things you'll need to tackle right away upon your arrival. And it's easy to forget about them.
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First of all, have you remembered to change the locks in your new home? The previous owners may have been the nicest folks you ever met, but they might have given spare keys to others, or maybe they lost a key on a chain that could be traced back to your house. It's a relatively inexpensive insurance policy for your safety.
It's very easy during the packing and unpacking process to lose track of your important transaction documents - the title, your home warranty, your homeowner's association documents, your homeowner's insurance policy, etc. Make sure you keep these important document in a safe place.
Replace all batteries in your smoke detectors. While you're at it, buy yourself a carbon monoxide detector and plug it in a hallway off which your bedrooms are located.
Find your home's electrical box and familiarize yourself with the proper procedures in the event of a blown fuse. Do you know how to shut off your water? Your gas? In the event of an emergency, you'll need to know how to shut them off quickly. Do you know the age of your major appliances hot water heater, furnace and air conditioner?
Find out where the nearest hospital, police station and fire station are located, and post their phone numbers in your kitchen for quick and easy reference. As soon as possible, introduce yourself to your neighbors and establish familiarity and trust with them. Your neighbors can be your best allies during an emergency.
In a sense, unpacking your boxes isn't your biggest priority upon arrival in your new home. Instead focus on your safety and become familiar with the workings of your home. Then you can truly relax and take your time as you set up house. |
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Smitha Ramchandani
- The Townhouse Expert
Broker-Salesperson | Keller Williams Towne Square Realty
24 Claremont Rd | Bernardsville, NJ 07924
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973-953-7777 | Office) 973 539-1120
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