Get the first-day list
Tell me when you're closing or moving in, and I'll send my full first-day list. Or reply with the word CHAT for the list right now.
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Find your shutoffs first: the main water valve, the breaker panel, and the gas shutoff if you have one.
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Change the locks, or have them rekeyed, and reset any garage or alarm codes.
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Take photos of every room and the big systems before you move anything in.
Picture the day you get the keys. Before the boxes take over, here's what's worth doing first.
Travis Wright here, with eXp Realty. First, find your shutoffs. Locate the main water valve, the breaker panel, and the gas shutoff if you have one, and label them. You'd rather learn where they are on a calm afternoon than standing in a puddle.
Second, change the locks, or have them rekeyed, and reset any garage or alarm codes. You don't know everyone who ever had a copy.
Third, take photos of every room and the big systems before you move anything in. It's a great way to remember what you started with.
Fourth, save the phone numbers for a plumber, an electrician, and a heating and air company, so you're not searching in a panic.
If you'd like my full first-day list, just reply with the word CHAT.
Travis Wright with eXp Realty
I help buyers and sellers in Lawton and the surrounding area with straight answers, honest price ranges, and zero pressure. Ask me anything. Seriously, I like questions.
OK License #206164 · 1146 NW Cache Rd, Lawton, OK 73507
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do in the first hour after I get the keys?
Find your shutoffs, including the main water valve, the breaker panel, and the gas shutoff if you have one, and label them. Then change the locks, or have them rekeyed, and reset any garage or alarm codes.
Why should I take photos of my new home on day one?
Photos of every room and the big systems before you move anything in are a great way to remember what you started with.
What contacts should I save before moving in?
Save the numbers for a plumber, an electrician, and a heating and air company so you're not searching in a panic. Travis can also share his full first-day list.