What's the first thing you'll do after getting the keys to your new home?


So, what do most people do when they get the keys to their first home?

Take a Picture to Share on Social Media

In today's social media-driven world, it's no surprise that one of the first things that people do when they get the keys to their first home is to take a picture and share it on social media. This picture serves as a way to document the momentous occasion and share the exciting news with friends and family.

Start Cleaning

Once the initial excitement has died down, the next thing on most people's to-do list is to start cleaning. Even if the previous owners left the house in a clean condition, most new homeowners prefer to start fresh and give their new home a thorough cleaning before moving in their belongings. This also gives them an opportunity to inspect the house and identify any issues that need to be addressed before moving in.

Walk in Every Room and Visualize Furniture Placement

With the cleaning out of the way, it's time to start exploring the new house. Most first-time homebuyers walk into every room and start to visualize the furniture placement. This is an essential step in the moving process, as it allows homeowners to plan where their belongings will go and make any necessary adjustments to the layout of the house.

Facetime Parents and Loved Ones

After walking through the house, it's time to share the excitement with loved ones. Many new homeowners call or Facetime their parents to share the news and show off their new home. Parents are often the biggest supporters and cheerleaders during the homebuying process, so it's only natural to want to share this moment with them.

Start Moving In

The final step for most new homeowners is to start moving in. This often involves a lot of heavy lifting, organizing, and unpacking, but it's all worth it when you finally get to settle into your new home. Moving in is an exciting and exhausting process, but it's also a chance to make your new house feel like a home.

Getting the keys to your first home is an exciting and emotional moment. While everyone's experience is unique, taking a picture to share on social media, starting cleaning, walking in every room and visualizing furniture placement, Facetiming parents, and starting to move in are common actions that many first-time homebuyers take. 

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