09/04/2026
🏡 THE ULTIMATE NEW HOMEOWNER MOVE-IN CHECKLIST
Closing on a home is exciting—but there are a few important things to handle before you fully settle in. Save this checklist so nothing gets missed during the move! ✨
Before closing
💡 Schedule your electric, gas, water, sewer, trash and internet services
🛡️ Confirm your homeowners insurance is active
📦 Arrange mail forwarding and update your address with important accounts
On Closing Day
🔑 Change or rekey every exterior lock
🔢 Reset garage door, alarm and entry keypad codes
🚨 Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
📸 Take photos of the home’s condition for your records
📊 Record your utility meter readings
Within the first 24 hours
💧 Locate and label the main water shut-off valve
🔥 Find the gas shut-off and learn how to use it safely
⚡ Locate the electrical panel and label any missing breakers
🌡️ Find the water heater, GFCI outlets and sump pump, if applicable
Before Moving Furniture In
🧯 Purchase at least one fire extinguisher—especially for the kitchen
🌬️ Replace the HVAC or furnace filters
🧼 Deep clean while the home is still empty
🎨 Paint before the furniture arrives
✨ Seal grout or countertops if needed
During the First Week
📬 Update your driver’s license, voter registration and important accounts
📁 Create a home maintenance folder for manuals, warranties, inspection reports and receipts
🛠️ Walk through the home and make a realistic list of future repairs
🤝 Introduce yourself to your neighbors
📅 Start a seasonal home maintenance schedule
Your first week should be about getting comfortable—not scrambling to remember everything. Save this post and share it with someone preparing to receive the keys to their new home! 🔑🤍
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