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If you live in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, EXIT Realty Upper Midwest is the real estate franchise that can best assist you through every step of buying a home, including what you should do as a happy owner of a new home. If you are a new or veteran homeowner, then chances are you think about moving and decorating immediately after buying a house, but there are a few things you need to take care of first before you move into your new home.

Five tips for new homeowners:

  • Protect Your New Home Against Pests: Opt for preventative tactics when it comes to pests. Before your move, have a local pest extermination company visit your new home, that way your new house can air out before you and your family move in.
  • Install Window Treatments: The last thing you want is to have strangers peeking through your windows. Having your windows treated provides privacy, helps to dissuade potential crooks from targeting your home, and also helps to preserve the color and longevity of carpeting and furniture.
  • Organize While You Unpack: Unloading and unpacking is tedious, but you can do yourself a huge favor if you organize while you unpack. This means making sure everything has a place and disposing of anything that you don't need. 
  • Install Smoke Detectors: Be sure to install and update carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in your home before you or anyone else moves in. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that's impossible to detect without an alarm, and inhaling it can be deadly. If your house already has a detector, make sure it works properly and check that it has batteries.
  • Have Your Home Professionally Cleaned: There's no better time than right before your move-in date to have a house professionally cleaned. Whether you hire someone or do it yourself, a thorough cleaning is a great way to make sure every corner is spotless before your furniture and possessions come.

If you’re looking for a trustworthy real estate agent with the know-how to make your moving experience a success, then EXIT Realty is for you. Visit EXIT Realty Upper Midwest online to learn more about residential and commercial real estate, or call (612) 414-4022 to speak to someone directly. Be sure to also EXIT Realty Upper Midwest on Facebook to learn the latest news about real estate and investment opportunities.

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