New Location Arrival Checklist

It’s exciting to check into new place! At first it seemed a little overwhelming as we both had different ideas on how to get things together. Then we came up with a list to make things easier on check in day.

Photos and Wi-Fi

Take photos of the new place.

Check the internet speed.

We take photos of the place for two reasons, we want to share them with you and to have proof of any damages that were there before we checked in.

Being able to work from anywhere is great as long as you have internet! We have checking the speed at the top of the list because if it’s not what we need we have to figure that out before anything else on the list.

Kitchen set up

What seasonings/oils are here?

Do they have the pans needed to cook your favorite meals?

What does fridge/freezer storage look like?

What does the coffee pot need to work?

Is there dish soap?

Is there a dishwasher? Is there soap?

Trash bags?

Paper towels?

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Bathtoom/Laundry

What is the quality and quantity of toilet paper?

Is there hand soap?

Also, check your personal supplies, toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo…etc…

Is there a washer and dryer?

Is there soap and dryer sheets?

If no washer dryer whose responsibility is washing towels and linens at checkout?

What type of cleaning supplies do they provide?

Large front loading washer and dryer in newly built home

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Make your list for Delivery

Now that you’ve checked everthing out make your list. Find a store that delivers and place your order. Plan on having your next meal delivered too you.

You are in a new place, it’s tempting to want to go to the store yourself, but trust us when we say have it delivered! You have just traveled all day and the next step is so important give yourself the time to do it.

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Home Sweet Home

Now unpack and get set up in your new home. This is a very important step, and one that is easy to skip. For the first several weeks we would just pull what we needed out of the suitcase, and we ended up feeling like we were living out of a suitcase. If you take the time to completely unpack and get your office set up the way you like. You will feel more relaxed and enjoy your stay more if you take 15 to 30 mins unpacking everything. Michael bag even folds down for easy storage.