Now that you’re a homeowner, you are ready to take on the responsibilities and take good care of your new home.
As soon as you get the keys, conduct an orientation of your new home. Make sure you know which keys unlock what, that the garage door opener actually opens the garage, and how to turn off the utilities in case of emergency.
Here’s a checklist to keep you on track:
- Test all the locks and keys
- Garage door opener
- Gate codes / remotes
- Common area entry keys (swimming pool gate etc.)
- Mailbox key
- Smoke detectors & test
- Carbon monoxide detector & test
- Water shut-off valve & tool
- Gas/fuel shut-off valve & tool
- Circuit breaker for power shut off/on
- Sewer clean-out
Read more in our book, "Buy Your First Home", http://tinyurl.com/nrvmgc7.
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