Devon Assael - Realtor

🎶🏡 Every real estate transaction has a Taylor Swift soundtrack... and honestly, some days it's a whole album. 😂

One minute you're celebrating an accepted offer. The next, you're renegotiating after an inspection, praying the appraisal comes in at value, or reminding your buyer (for the fifth time 😅) not to finance a new car before closing.

If you're in real estate, you know every deal has its plot twists, emotional highs, and happy endings... eventually. ❤️

Which one is your favorite?

🎤 Negotiating with another agent 🤝
🏠 Seller hears the home is overpriced 😬
📉 The appraisal comes in low 😳
✍️ Buyer is ready to write an offer 🎉
🚗 Buyer buys a car before closing... 😅

Drop your favorite Taylor Swift song (or your favorite real estate moment) in the comments! 👇🎵

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
📩[email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael, Dave Jones Realty
www.soldinct.com

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📦 The boxes can wait. These things can't. 🏡

Closing day feels like the finish line, but it's really the first day of homeownership. Before you start unpacking, take a couple of hours to knock out these important tasks that can save you time, money, and headaches later.

✅ Rekey or replace the exterior locks. You never know who still has a copy of the old keys.

🚰 Find the main water shutoff, electrical panel, and gas shutoff. Knowing where they are before an emergency can make all the difference.

🌬️ Replace the HVAC filter. It's an inexpensive way to protect one of the most expensive systems in your home.

🚨 Test every smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and replace batteries or outdated units if needed.

🧼 Deep clean while the house is still empty. It's much easier before the furniture arrives.

📶 Reset garage door codes, smart locks, thermostats, Wi-Fi, and any smart home devices so only you have access.

📸 Take photos and videos of every empty room. They provide a great record of your home's condition for insurance and future projects.

💡 Make sure utilities are in your name and learn your trash and recycling schedule.

🎨 Find leftover paint, appliance manuals, and warranty information before they get buried in storage.

A little preparation on day one can make your first weeks of homeownership much smoother.

📌 Save this checklist for closing day, and share it with someone who's getting ready to buy a home!

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
📩[email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael, Dave Jones Realty
www.soldinct.com