A Guide to Moving to Fort Myers
If you’re building a home for the first time with us, you’re in for an exciting, rewarding process, and we can’t wait to welcome you to your brand new home!
Because the process is different than buying a resale home, here are 7 helpful new homeowner tips you will benefit from as you move in.
1. Read the M/I Homes Customer Care Manual
Part of being an informed, prepared homeowner means familiarizing yourself with the necessary resources. We’ll provide this manual to you as you navigate your home buying process.
2. Ask for All Agreements to Be in Writing, and Provide All Requests in Writing
This best practice ensures that all parties—yourself as well as your homebuilder’s team—are all set for a smooth, efficient transaction.
3. Read the M/I Homes One-Year Customer Care Program
Learn how to use and care for your new home, as well as when to contact Customer Care. You’ll find plenty of valuable information here that will come in handy throughout your first year of ownership.
4. Know Where Your List of Emergency Contact Numbers Is Located
Between the resources provided to you as well as compiling other important numbers, you should keep this list in a safe, easy-to-find place.
5. Take Advantage of M/I Homes’ Post-Close Visits Offered by Customer Care
Customer Care is by your side as you settle into home sweet home! Keep in touch as you get moved in so we can work with you on any remaining items or questions.
6. Pay Attention to Your Construction Manager and Customer Care Manager’s Advice for Use, Care Facts, and Helpful Hints
Your homebuilding team will share expert information and tips with you about your new home specifically. They know all the ins and outs of what went into your home, so take their advice to heart!
7. Commit to Keeping Up With Your Home
There are two types of homeowner maintenance: that which is required of a brand new home in the beginning and that which is required regularly for the years to come.
Homeownership is a wonderful experience, and with these tips for new homebuyers you’ll be all set to keep your home in great shape.
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