Lista de Mudanza

1. Change or re-key all exterior door locks (you don't know who has copies of old keys)

2. Test all smoke and CO detectors — replace batteries

3. Locate and label the main water shut-off valve

4. Locate and label the electrical panel — learn how to turn off main breaker

5. Locate gas shut-off valve (if applicable)

6. Check all window locks work

7. Test garage door opener and change the code

8. Check exterior lighting — replace burned-out bulbs

9. Test doorbell

10. Know the address of nearest hospital/emergency room

- Not changing locks (previous owners, realtors, contractors all have keys)

- Dead batteries in smoke detectors

- Not knowing where water shut-off is (critical during pipe burst)

- Not knowing how to shut off gas

- Non-functional window locks

1. Transfer electric, gas, water, and sewer to your name

2. Take photos of all utility meters on move-in day (document starting readings)

3. Set up internet and TV service (schedule install early — popular dates book out)

4. Set up trash and recycling collection

5. Forward mail through USPS (do this 2 weeks before move)

6. Update address with bank, insurance, employer, subscriptions

7. Register with your new municipality if required

8. Check water quality — run taps for a few minutes if house has been vacant

9. Set water heater to 120°F

10. Set thermostat to appropriate temperature

- Utilities not transferred on time (no power on move-in day)

- Not documenting meter readings (charged for previous owner's usage)

- Not forwarding mail (miss important documents)

- Not scheduling internet early (weeks without service)

- Water heater set too high (scald risk)

1. Take photos/video of every room on move-in day (documents condition for landlords or insurance)

2. Collect all appliance manuals — store in one location

3. Collect warranty information for all systems and appliances

4. File home inspection report and all closing documents in a safe location

5. Create a home maintenance binder or digital folder

6. Note paint colors used in each room (check if previous owner left this info)

7. Document the location of all shut-off valves and clean-outs

8. Keep a list of service providers (plumber, electrician, HVAC) — ask neighbors for recommendations

- No move-in photos (can't prove pre-existing damage)

- Lost appliance manuals (need for service calls)

- Warranty information not organized (can't make claims)

- Important documents scattered or lost

- No record of paint colors (can't touch up matching paint)

- No local service provider contacts when emergency happens