Pulling together a new-home binder

1. Pulling together a new-home binder Purchasing and moving into another house is a brilliant and energizing life-minute. I'd jump at the chance to state the procedure of physically getting to that new home is similarly as energizing, however in all honesty, now and then the way toward moving can feel somewhat disorganized and muddled. Packing up all the stuff in the old house and cutting ties with that home, and after that moving boxes upon boxes to the new place, influences the best of us to feel somewhat tense. As an approach to decrease pressure and keep things as sorted out as could reasonably be expected, I prescribe to my customers, they make a ‘new-home cover'. Trina Hodges, Sherwood Park, Active Listings, Strathcona County, Real home specialist, Remax, Remax Elite Building your binder A new-home binder is an easy and inexpensive way to keep important reminders and documents in one place when you’re moving. To start, you’ll need a binder, dividers, a three- hole punch, plastic page protectors, and a three-ring zipper-pouch. After you fill your binder with the supplies mentioned above, start labeling the dividers with category names. Here’s some categories to get your started: –To do’s: include a print-off of a full-page monthly calendar so you can write in important dates; a page for immediate to-do’s and one for less time-sensitive to-do’s should also be included. Remember to put in a list of all utilities, along with a spot to check off if you’ve arranged to disconnect and reconnect services at your old and new home. –Kid’s corner:keep important documents from school here so they don’t get lost in the chaos (school calendars, spelling words, reading lists, etc.). –Legal documents: include contracts, land title documents, site plans, etc. –Finances: put correspondence with your bank here and information on things like your mortgage; add in a monthly bill reminder page so no bills go unpaid.

2. –Estimates: at the front of this section, keep a page for on-going repairs that are required in your new (or new-to-you) home; include any estimates you’ve gathered from various companies. –Warranty: Alberta New Home Warranty and any warranties for new appliances or furniture you buy go here. –Phone numbers: keep a running list of important phone numbers for quick and easy access (e.g. service providers, kids’ school, doggie daycare, lawyer, home builder, etc.).