Yay! You’ve bought a home, now what?
Here are a FEW essentials every homeowner should always have.
1. When you do a walkthrough don’t be afraid to ask how things work. It’s important to become familiar with your electrical box, faucets and other major utilities.2. The first year of ownership usually involves lots of improvements. Don’t forget the investment on items you will need (i.e. lawn mower, vacuum, snow blower, etc).3. Know how to prevent water damage. Water is your enemy. Check quarterly for roof leaks, overflowing toilets, leaking dishwashers, pipes and backed up gutters.4. Owning a home is an incredibly special & exciting time! Don’t compare your new to you home to those glossy staged photos you see online. Embrace the process!5. Be emotionally prepared. When you own a home thing are going to leak, malfunction, break and deteriorate over time. Knowing upfront the responsibility of home ownership and maintaining your property will go a long way. Figure out your coping mechanisms to help you when things go wrong.
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