After the process of selling, house hunting, and packing to move, you are finally ready to start life in your new home. While the responsibilities of being a homeowner can be overwhelming at times, identifying individual jobs can make the whole project seem more manageable. The guide below highlights some of the most time-sensitive tasks. 

Moving to a New Home? Move These to the Top of the To-Do List

Transfer All Utilities

Some homeowners wait too long to transfer water, gas, electric, and internet service to their new properties, which impedes their efforts to move in. Ideally, set up the new accounts a few weeks before your move date.

Deep Clean

While the prior owners likely cleaned the house, you may want to take the next step. Wipe out the cabinets, sanitize the refrigerator, and give the bathroom a scrub. Consider renting a carpet cleaner to shampoo the flooring, removing lingering stains and possible allergens. If you want to focus on other tasks, hire a cleaning company to deep clean the house for you.

Inspect the Plumbing

Walk around the house and turn on all the faucets one at a time. Look under the sinks and in the basement to check for pipe leaks. Once the water tank has had time to heat up, check to ensure that hot water is coming out of the sinks and showers. By performing this inspection early, you can quickly catch any problems and call a professional for repair.

Change the Locks

Unless the real estate company did this for you, call a professional to have the locks changed. Since many people may have lived in the home before, you don’t know who has keys to the house. This step will increase home security and give you peace of mind. 

Make a Maintenance List

As you start to live in your new home, you might notice a faulty light switch, creaking closet door, or chipped siding paint. While it’s not necessary to dive into these repairs right away, start a running maintenance to-do list. This will keep you organized during the first few months to years. 

Still looking for your dream house? SWE Homes in Houston, TX, can help you finance a new home. Whether you are struggling with a low credit score or have no credit at all, this team can help get you pre-approved for a mortgage. They also assist new business owners looking to secure commercial property. To view a full list of services, visit them online. Or call (713) 413-1000 to speak with a member of their team.