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Closing on your home!

Real Estate for Social Good

YOUR NEW HOME MOVING CHECKLIST

Congratulations on your new home! You did it!

Here are some helpful things to remember in the whirlwind of your move:

  1. Get the keys & change the locks (pro tip: Lowe’s can re-key new locks you get at the store to all have the same key. Also Home Warranty plan sometimes offers re-key service)
  2. Transfer utilities to your name (electric, water, gas, internet – LA-specific info here)
  3. Log into your mortgage account & set up payments
  4. Open up a joint “house bank account” to pay for mortgage, insurance, taxes, bills, repairs (if you don’t already have one!)
  5. Create a home expenses budget
  6. Hire movers or your friends!
  7. Set up USPS mail forwarding and informed delivery
  8. Change your address on all your accounts including banks and credit cards
  9. Introduce yourself to the neighbors and leave them your contact information (and maybe cookies!)
  10. Make any repairs you want to do before moving in & make an ongoing list of trusty plumbers, handymen, electricians, pest control, etc. to keep handy
  11. Plant a plant or tree to remember this first year of your home
  12. Host a housewarming party! (I’d love to be there so I can bring you your gift!)

I am so so proud of you and excited for what’s to come in this next stage of your life!

<3 Sammy

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