{"id":2410,"date":"2024-04-12T15:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T15:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/sandycovington\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2024-04-12T15:29:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T15:29:43","slug":"what-should-you-do-after-buying-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/sandycovington\/what-should-you-do-after-buying-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you do after buying your home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations on your new home!<\/p>\n

After spending so much time securing a pre-approval mortgage, house hunting, and negotiating through your Tennessee realtor<\/strong>, you have finally bought your new home in Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Now is the time to sit back and relax.\u00a0 Or is it?<\/p>\n

On the surface, it may appear that after moving into your new home everything is done. However, as a new homeowner, you should re-check that home inspection list (you did get a home inspection, right?) and start taking care of anything urgent.<\/p>\n

Your To-Do List After Moving To Your New Home<\/h2>\n

Home Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unfortunately we live in increasingly dangerous times.\u00a0 If your new home doesn’t have a home security system, you should think about investing in one. It is an investment in your future safety and the safety of your loved ones.<\/p>\n

You should also change the locks on the doors after moving into your new home; you don’t know who has copies from the previous owner, and maybe install some motion lights.<\/p>\n

You don’t have to live in Fort Knox, but having peace of mind as you relax in your new castle is much less stressful.<\/p>\n

Smoke and Invisible Dangers<\/h3>\n

You have secured your new home, now you want to keep your home and your loved ones safe with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors (you can get combination units) and fire extinguishers.<\/p>\n

Talk with your local fire department, ask them what they recommend and what they would use in their own homes.<\/p>\n

Kids and Pets<\/h3>\n

Do you have young children? Furry animal companions?<\/p>\n

Your new home may not be child and pet safe.\u00a0 Doors, cabinets, loose items, outlets, and stairs are dangers to those who don’t know any better. Getting outlet covers, cabinet locks and safety gates go a long way to keeping your children, furry friends safe.<\/p>\n

Complete necessary paperwork<\/h3>\n

Thought the paperwork was done?\u00a0 Almost.<\/p>\n

With a shift to a new home a lot of information needs updating, here are some general items:<\/p>\n