Month 3: Property Check, HVAC Prep & Homeowner Organization

🛠️ Month 3: Property Check, HVAC Prep & Homeowner Organization

A Homeowner Resource by Khris Hamlin Real Estate, LLC | Powered by Samson Properties

Welcome to Month 3 of your homeownership journey! Now that you’ve begun to settle in, this month’s focus is on protecting your property, preparing for seasonal changes, and organizing important home data.

1. Walk Your Property — Check Drainage and Grading

Take a slow walk around your home after a good rain and look for:

• Pooling water near the foundation

• Uneven ground or soil erosion

• Clogged or disconnected downspouts

Making sure water flows away from your house helps protect your foundation and prevents basement or crawlspace flooding.

Tip: A little regrading or downspout extension now can save thousands in damage later.

2. Schedule HVAC Service Before the Season Changes

Routine HVAC maintenance keeps your system running efficiently and prevents breakdowns. Now is the time to:

• Book an AC tune-up (spring) or furnace check-up (fall)

• Change your air filters

• Ask for a service contract if you don’t already have one

📅 Set recurring reminders now—one in spring, one in fall.

3. Create Your Maintenance Binder or Digital Tracker

Keeping records now saves major headaches later. Your system should include:

• Warranty documents and receipts

• Contractor contact info

• Notes from repairs, upgrades, or inspections

Choose what works best:

• Binder for physical records

• Google Drive, Notion, or HomeZada for digital organization.

Recommended Tools

Task

Resource

HVAC Servicing

Local HVAC technician (ask us for a referral!)

Digital Tracking App

HomeZada.com

Drainage Fix Tools

Downspout extensions at Home Depot or Lowe’s

📞 Need help? Reach out anytime at 240-259-1191 or visit www.khrishamlinrealestate.com