MOVING TO YOUR NEW HOME? HERE'S A CHECKLIST
When you move, you often leave items behind in your old house you'll need in your new home, and if you're a first time homeowner there are likely a lot of items you'll need to furnish your home. Here are some of the most common items people need when they move into a new home:
- New locks- If you're not the first person to live in your house, you never know who has copies of your house keys, so either change your locks yourself and or hire a locksmith so only you and your family have keys to your house.
- Make sure to keep an account of all the copies that are made. Window Treatments-Some states require window treatments like curtains and blinds to be left with the house, while others only require them to be left if they're mounted or custom built. Especially when accounting for differing styles and fashions, you may want to purchase Venetian blinds, shutters, and curtains that suit your own tastes.
- Pet Containment- Did you have a fence at your old house for your pets? If so, you may need to buy a temporary dog run or small fenced in enclosure until you can get a fencing company to come and install a new fence. This is especially important because animals are extremely curious by nature and will be tempted to wander off and explore their new surroundings... so take the necessary steps to keep your dog safe and out of harm's way.
- Appliances- You should learn at the time of closing which items will be staying at the house and which ones the previous owners will be taking along with them, so be prepared to buy new appliances like a refrigerator, washer, and dryer.
- Finally, remember to keep paper documentation of money spent on the moving process, permanent improvements, and damages that were fixed- for tax deduction purposes
Remember, for all your real estate needs, call Catherine.
Sincerely,
Catherine Bennison - Realtor Associate
Keller Williams LA Harbor Realty
Direct: (310) 707-2162
Cell: (310) 748-7889
Fax: (310) 519-1882
E-Mail: CBennison@KW.com
Website: www.CatherineBennison.com
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