Why would someone take the time, effort, and expenditure and energy, as well as under the stress, of the house - hunting process, unless he wanted to enjoy a wonderful experience, in the long run? As a homeowner (only lived in 2 homes in the last), I am afraid that this concept / premise, we often observe homeowners, who either neglect, forget, or overlook, maintaining their house, in order to maximize enjoyment, and minimizeize hassles and expenses. 30+ years), a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of New York for over a decade, and a financial planner, and consultant for four decades, I feel so strongly about important this is, that I am submitting this basic article, using the mnemonic approach, about the importance of, and a simple way, to perform regular house MAINTENANCE.
1. Monthly: Remember the adage about the elephant, How do you eat the elephant? One bite at a time. I do not become overwhelmed about how much to remember or do, but rather develop a basic, monthly task (or to - do) list, so you have a way of keeping up. I & # 39; m reminded of the snowstorm we had yesterday, They are early, and they are early, and continued on a regular basis, so they did not fall behind. your home maintenance, monthly schedule, may include items such as leaf removal in late fall, preventive maintenance on heating system in late summer or fall, checking air conditioning (filters, etc) in early Spring, etc.
2. Actions; attention: Prepare a list of items to pay attention to, and prepare an actions - list, aka a to - do list!
3. Interior: Looking for your schedule and how can be best, every year, to examine key things on the interior of the house, including paint condition, carpets and floors, etc. Plan this activity strategically, so you can properly, effectively, fit in , any work needed, at a convenient time.
Four. Needs: Consider your own budget, and when during the year, your cash flow is best, as well as weakest.
Five. Timely: Do not put off needed work. The job never gets easier, and more more complex and expensive, when you procrastinate!
6. Exterior: Have the roof checked, consider if painting or touch - up is recommended, examine windows, concrete, doors, etc. Are there any areas on the grounds of the property that need immediate attention?
7. Nuances: Know, understand and address the specific nuances of your house. Every house has some!
8. Attics: Are not any suspicious smells or odors?
9. Nature: If they do, in early Spring to late Fall, have new top soil, strategically placed. Also check tree limbs and conditions of tress, shrubs, etc.
Ten. Creative: Remember, it 's a house! Do you want to do something creative, in terms of door colors colors or trim, for example? Remember, being creative does not mean using poor taste or judgment!
11. Envision: Are you able to to envision, what you want your house and grounds, to look like? How does your vision and reality, compare?
Doing house MAINTENANCE Take care of your house. For most, it is your single, largest financial asset.
