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10 Important Things to Do When Moving into a New Home

by | Jul 17, 2020 | Features

Other than unpacking, there are a lot of tasks for new homeowners to do when they get to their new living space. The first thing they should do is take a walkthrough of the home to get accommodated with the layout, understand how they will organize their belongings, and locate any important fixtures. They’ll also want to deep clean the home and childproof any necessary areas. It’s important to have the utilities activated, change the locks, and update their address. Finally, after everything is done, it’s time to meet all the new neighbors!

Key Takeaways:

  • Moving into a new home can be stressful since beyond unpacking, there is a tons of little tasks to complete.
  • New homeowners should do a walkthrough of their homes to understand the layout, locate electric components, and determine how to organize their living space.
  • Before unpacking and moving into a new home, owners should get everything cleaned professionally to start with a clean, fresh slate.

“You’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble when moving into a new home if you make a plan of attack for setting everything up instead of just winging it.”

Read more: https://www.moving.com/tips/10-important-things-to-do-when-moving-into-a-new-home/

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