First things first when moving into new home

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020

Contributed SYV Association of Realtors You have just completed the biggest financial transaction of your life and can now call yourself a homeowner. With the help of a Realtor, you purchased your first home, signed all the necessary paperwork and are about to walk up to your front door, keys in hand. What now? This is a common question homeowners ask themselves when the time comes to settle into a new home. With all the excitement and work involved in finding a first home, first-time buyers may not have a transition plan or a checklist for the first few days in their new house. “Some checklist items are as simple as steam cleaning the carpet, while others involve familiarizing yourself with your home’s circuit breakers and water valves. Having a game plan for your new home will give you peace of mind and allow you to settle in quickly and stress free,” said Bob Jennings, president of the Santa Ynez Valley Association of Realtors. Important items for the transition into a new home include: