Before moving any of your belongings into your new Fremont home, it's important to make sure that everything is as it should be.  You may have had a list of repairs you expected - or this may be the first time you've seen the house empty. 

Take some time to go around with a notepad and check all of the sockets for obvious signs of wear and tear and look for damage that you might be otherwise liable for.

Ensure that cupboards are empty, dry, free of mold and/or bad smells, and keep a close note of what where the electricity, water and gas stopcocks are.  While doing this, you'll also be getting a feel for where you can place any furniture, how to get it up any stairs or even just into the house. 

Note down any damage you find or concerns you have, that need to be discussed with your agent. It's important to have these notes before moving anything in so that you can get the problems remedied as soon as possible.

You should also ensure that the heating and A/C are working correctly and collect any manuals for these from the previous occupant - these manuals will save you a lot of frustration in the long run.

Take a close look around the garage area and the hot water heater, and get yourself familiar with where your breaker panel is and make sure it's labeled correctly. Doing your pre-move in inspection can help not only get acquainted with your new home but also help to avoid any unnecessary problems.

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