Robin Jones

Essential Tips for Owning a New Home

Buying a home is likely one of the largest financial investments you will make in your life. Make your home owning experience a success by following these essential tips.

Before the Move

Change door locks for safety measures. Be sure to hire a locksmith to do this. You never know who may still have a key to your new home.
If you're planning on painting, it's a good idea to do so before you move in any furniture and appliances. You also won't have to smell those unpleasant fumes.
Deeo clean prior to moving in. No time? Consider hiring a cleaning company. This will help you have a fresh start in your new home!

After the Move

Need to renovate? Slow and steady could be the way to go. This will allow you to prioritize projects, save money for future renovations, and account for any design changes as you get comfortable living in your new space.
Home warranties and manuals should be kept in the same place. It's a good idea to place these items in a filing cabinet. You will not only need these for yourself, but will need to pass them onto new homeowners if you sell your home.
Be prepared to deal with unexpected problems that may arise. These problems can be quite costly. Consider having an emergency fund set aside to pay for these types of problems.

Get in touch with me, Robin Jones, at (402) 750-6683 (MOVE) to learn more about real estate today!

Before the Move

Change door locks for safety measures. Be sure to hire a locksmith to do this. You never know who may still have a key to your new home.

If you're planning on painting, it's a good idea to do so before you move in any furniture and appliances. You also won't have to smell those unpleasant fumes.

Deeo clean prior to moving in. No time? Consider hiring a cleaning company. This will help you have a fresh start in your new home!

After the Move

Need to renovate? Slow and steady could be the way to go. This will allow you to prioritize projects, save money for future renovations, and account for any design changes as you get comfortable living in your new space.

Home warranties and manuals should be kept in the same place. It's a good idea to place these items in a filing cabinet. You will not only need these for yourself, but will need to pass them onto new homeowners if you sell your home.

Be prepared to deal with unexpected problems that may arise. These problems can be quite costly. Consider having an emergency fund set aside to pay for these types of problems.