Start with these steps
- Day one: Locate water, gas and electrical shutoffs and test smoke/CO alarms.
- Day one: Confirm utilities and important property contacts.
- First week: Consider re-keying locks or changing access codes from prior occupants.
- First week: Create a home record for warranties, repairs and service dates.
- If there is an HOA: Save payment instructions, contacts, rules and key dates.
- First month: Create a first-year maintenance calendar for recurring tasks.
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