Confirm utility start dates
Take a few minutes to confirm utility start dates and save any useful notes or records.
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Take a few minutes to confirm utility start dates and save any useful notes or records.
Verify effective dates and key coverage details with a licensed insurance professional.
Take a few minutes to create a home documents folder and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to pack a first-night essentials box and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to confirm keys, codes, parking, and building access and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to schedule mail forwarding and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to complete a move-in walkthrough and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to photograph rooms before unpacking and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to record utility meter readings and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to protect floors, walls, and doorways and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to set up one bathroom and sleeping area and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to keep exits and safety equipment accessible and save any useful notes or records.
Make sure every adult in the home knows where it is and how to close it. If access is unclear, ask the property manager or a qualified professional.
Identify the main disconnect without removing covers or touching exposed components. Use a licensed electrician for electrical concerns.
Take a few minutes to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to check exterior doors and windows and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to photograph the condition of the home and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to confirm electricity, water, internet, and gas service and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to save emergency contact information and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to inspect the hvac filter and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to identify fire extinguishers and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to change or rekey exterior locks when appropriate and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to update your mailing address and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to confirm trash and recycling days and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review hoa or community rules and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to introduce yourself to nearby neighbors and save any useful notes or records.
Coverage varies. Ask a licensed insurance professional about limits, exclusions, deductibles, and flood or wind coverage.
Take a few minutes to store closing, lease, warranty, and inspection documents and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to check for leaks under sinks and near appliances and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to confirm appliance model and serial numbers and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to create a basic home inventory and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review local emergency procedures and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to build a maintenance calendar and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to replace filters if needed and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to inspect caulking and weather seals and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review utility usage and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to test garage door safety reversal and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to check irrigation settings and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review pest-control needs and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to create a hurricane or emergency kit and save any useful notes or records.
Eligibility and deadlines vary. Confirm requirements with the appropriate county property appraiser or a qualified advisor.
Take a few minutes to schedule any inspection follow-up work and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review recurring home expenses and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to check smoke-alarm batteries and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to clean dryer vents and appliance filters and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to inspect drainage around the property and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review insurance deductibles and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to organize warranties and receipts and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to update emergency contacts and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review seasonal maintenance needs and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to reinspect for leaks or moisture and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to service hvac if appropriate and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review utility providers and plans and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to refresh emergency supplies and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to inspect exterior seals and weatherproofing and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review home inventory and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to check major appliance maintenance needs and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to complete an annual home inspection checklist and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review insurance renewal and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review property-tax and exemption information and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to service major systems and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to replace aging safety equipment and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to update home inventory and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to review annual maintenance spending and save any useful notes or records.
Take a few minutes to plan the next year’s home projects and save any useful notes or records.