5 Things To Do Before Moving Into a New Townhouse

August 2nd, 2022

Things-To-Do-Before-Moving-Into-a-New-Townhouse You’ve finally done it. After months of sifting through the real estate market in San Diego, CA, looking for townhomes and condos for sale that meet your needs and preferences, you’ve found and bought the home of your dreams.

However, before you can start your new life in your new place, there are five important responsibilities you need to take care of first. In the following article, we’ll discuss what these responsibilities are and how you can deal with them. Keep reading to learn more.

What do you need to do before you move into a new house?

The first thing you should do is address any problems that were found during your home inspection. While these are unlikely to be severe (your home inspector would’ve advised against buying the house, if they were), it’s still generally recommended to deal with this sort of stuff before you and your loved ones have settled in.

Here are the top 5 things you need to do before moving into a new house:

1. Have a chat with your current landlord

You’ve likely already notified your landlord that you’ve bought a new place. What you probably haven’t told them yet is the precise date you’ll be moving out. Doing this as early as possible will make planning ahead easier for both of you.

2. Book a move out/in cleaning

A move out cleaning is a detailed maid service that’s designed to ensure you leave your old place in great condition. Aside from being a generally nice thing to do, this will make it much harder for your ex-landlord to come up with a sensible reason to withhold your deposit.

Making sure you move into a squeaky clean new home is important as well. After all, you don’t know who lived in your new place before you bought it, so there’s no telling what kind of allergens, bacteria, and parasites they may have left behind. That’s where a move-in cleaning service comes in.

3. Furnish your new townhouse

A new home is an amazing opportunity to create a place that’s in line with your sensibilities and personality. If you don’t have the time to go furniture-shopping, or you don’t think you can design the look you want, consider hiring an interior decorator.

On top of being able to make the furnishings at your new place look just right, interior decorators can help you save money by providing you with significant discounts on furniture purchases.

4. Change your address

Contact USPS to change your official home address. Also, don’t forget to update your address with your medical provider, subscriptions, and bank. Finally, be sure to notify your family and friends about your new place of residence.

5. Explore your new neighborhood

Put on some comfortable clothes and go for a walk. Find out what the best convenience and grocery stores in the area are, and where they’re located. Is there a restaurant or a cafe nearby? What about a gym or a park? If you have kids, how far will they have to go to reach a sports court or a playground?
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Where in San Diego, CA, can I find quality townhomes and condos for sale?

Whether you’re looking to buy a downtown office or a lovely townhouse in Kensington, having the right experts in your corner can make the difference between ending up with a less-than-stellar house and buying a property that you’ll be proud of for decades to come.

That’s where The Neuman Group comes in. With 40+ years of experience, we’re the obvious choice for all your real estate needs in San Diego and the surrounding communities. Reach out to us today and consult with the leading real estate experts in the area.

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