Moving Day Tips

Moving Soon? If so, you’ll probably be excited about unpacking and decorating, but before you get too focused on moving in, we have some tips for new home owners. Below is a video, plus tips below too!

1. Start Fresh:
   1. Change anything that has a lock or code. You never know who might have a key or know a code, so get it changed and start fresh.
      1. Doors, mailbox, garage codes, electronic door codes, alarm codes, etc.
   2. Replace all your smoke detector batteries and remember to change them every year on your anniversary!
   3. Replace all your air filters and set a reminder to replace monthly. Perhaps set a reminder on your phone.
2. Get Informed:
   1. Join on-line groups for your new neighborhood like Nextdoor and also see if your neighborhood has any Facebook groups to join to keep informed.
   2. Meet a neighbor and ask them if there are any events or happenings you should be aware of, such as neighborhood watch programs or block parties.
3. Tech Updates:
   1. Update your phone apps based on home locations….especially weather apps, so you’re aware of any Monsoon’s heading your way.
   2. Update all the phones for the family.
4. Home Warranty Check
   1. If you got a Home Warranty, review the coverage and see if there are any policy upgrades you’d like to add on. Typically your home warranty will be a standard policy and there are often times upgrades you can add to the policy, but you need to add them in the first week or so for them to become effective as part of the policy.
   2. See if the Home Warranty Policy covers re-keying. Often times they will cover 4 doors for a nominal fee…much less than hiring a re-key company.
5. Safety:
   1. Develop a safety plan, especially if you have children – review their escape route from the home and show them how to operate their bedrooms windows.
6. Take Pictures
   1. The day you move in you start creating memories, so start documenting now.
   2. It will be fun to look back and remember how the house looked when you purchased the home when it’s time to sell down the road.

Have fun unpacking, getting settled and making new memories! Need more tips and information? Contact The Henbest Team at 480-266-8785 or Holly@Henbest.com