Whether you buy a Southwest Florida home or a home in Seattle, you’re making a big decision. Of course, you’ve taken great care in making your final choice. Still, within those first few years, you’ll likely experience a challenge or two. This is especially true for first-time homebuyers.
When it comes down to it, owning a home can be an excellent investment for you and your family. But along with the newfound freedom comes responsibilities as well. Maybe you’ve purchased an older home that needs a couple of upgrades. Or maybe you’re in newer construction, but experience a home emergency. In any case, keeping these 6 professionals on speed dial can make a huge difference.
A Plumber for Any Water-Related Issues
From gurgling toilets to leaking pipes, you’re likely to need a plumber you can trust. And because plumbing issues can run into the 10s of thousands of dollars if they’re bigger, you want someone who will be honest with you.
A Skilled Electrician for Anything Electric
Maybe you need to re-route wiring in the garage or install new appliances. There are many reasons that you might need to have a skilled electrician on hand. While the potential for emergencies isn’t as great as say, with plumbing, there are many other reasons you may call on one.
An AC Repair Expert, Especially for Southwest Florida Homes
If you’re buying a Southwest Florida home, it’s important to know that we take heat very seriously here. After all, it doesn’t just get warm in our state… it stays warm for a good deal of the year. The last thing you want, if your AC has an issue, is to wonder who you’ll call.
A Lawncare Service That’s Reliable
In Southwest Florida, from Fort Myers to Sarasota, we also take lawncare seriously. That’s because, during the rainy season, our grass can grow by inches every single day. While you might opt to mow your own lawn (and there’s nothing wrong with that), it’s still good to have a good lawncare service on speed dial. This is because, if you find yourself too busy one week, you still have someone you can call on to get the job done.
A Great Takeout Place for Your First Week
Even after you’ve bought the home of your dreams, you may find that during the first week in your new home, you aren’t going to cook. This suggestion might be a little uncommon, but as a Realtor I aim to provide you with advice that helps you every step of the way. Plus, ordering the same takeout place on the first anniversary of buying your Southwest Florida home can be a fun experience!
A Premier Area Realtor Who Knows the Community
Why would you need a Realtor on speed dial if you’ve already bought your home? That’s a great question. This is another uncommon tip I love to give people. And that’s because, for my team, it’s not about handing you off the keys and that’s it. In reality, we want you to keep us on speed dial, because we’re your lifelong real estate agents in Southwest Florida.
And when it comes to being your lifelong Southwest Florida Realtors, we’re ready to offer you even more. Need the name and number for any of these people listed above? Send me an email, and I’m always happy to help!
Terry Records
Broker/Owner
Records Results Real Estate
Residential Sales and Property Management Service