Friday, July 12, 2013

5 Tips for Preparing to Move into Your Boston Home

When preparing to buy a home in Boston, you often read about tips for choosing the right neighborhood, obtaining a mortgage, and structuring a competing offer. While I’ve certainly covered these topics in the past, I also feel it’s beneficial to inform home buyers about what to do after the paperwork is signed. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or you’ve been through the process dozens of times, it never hurts to refresh your memory. Take a look at my tips below for preparing to settle into your Boston home!
  1. Hook up your utilities
          One month before your move date, hop online or call your water, electric, gas, cable, Internet, and phone companies to let them know you will be canceling or transferring your services. This will give you plenty of time to schedule appointments so that the shut off and turn on dates coincide with your move.
  2. Alert the post office
          Have you been meaning to cancel that Bed Bath and Beyond catalog for months? Now you have the perfect excuse! Get your name off of junk mail and catalog lists by visiting CatalogChoice.org. You’ll also want to give the US Post Office a heads up that your address is changing about six weeks before your move date.
  3. Change the locks
          The expense of changing the locks and installing deadbolts on your Boston home is a small price to pay considering the peace of mind you’ll have once you move in. After all, you don’t want the previous owners waltzing through the front door! Call a local locksmith or change the locks on your own if you have the skills and your toolbox handy.
  4. Give your new home a deep clean
          Chances are the previous owners didn’t leave your new home spick and span. Before all of the boxes and furniture are moved in, begin this new chapter of your life with a deep clean from top to bottom. Not only will this physically clear out the mess, you’ll also be mentally prepared to begin your life anew in Boston.
  5. Review your home inspection report
          Take a look at the advice and repair suggestions on your home inspection report and make a checklist of things that still need to be done. For example, install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, buy a fire extinguisher for the kitchen, and get your furnace inspected.
Although this isn’t an exhaustive list of ways to prepare for your move, I hope it helps make the process a bit easier. It’s no secret that moving is a lot of work, but with a bit of preparation and organization, you’ll save yourself from a lot of stress and anxiety. Whether you’re ready to buy a home in Boston or just have a few questions about the process, please reach out to me. I’d be happy to help in any way I can. I hope to connect with you soon!


Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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