Set yourself up for homeownership success with these 6 steps to take immediately after closing.
Congratulations on closing on your home! There is so much too look forward to now that you have the keys to your very own home. Once you close on your home you may be thinking, now what? Where do we start now that we have the keys? Well depending on the home you just purchased, there are many different places to start. But, these will get you going before you decide to start moving your things in!
• Safely store closing documents
Keep your important paperwork organized and secure for future reference.
• Setup mail forwarding
Don’t miss any important documents or new home gifts! Set up forwarding to your new address at USPS.com.
• Update driver’s license
Make it official by updating the address on your driver’s license.
• Change the locks
Prioritize safety and peace of mind by changing the locks.
• Schedule a deep cleaning
Start fresh in your new space with a thorough cleaning.
• Start a maintenance to-do list
Stay on top of home tasks and projects by making a list of maintenance tasks.