Welcome Back to Season! Tips to Ensure a Smooth Arrival.
The air’s a bit crisper, our days are a little shorter, the grass is a lot greener, and like clockwork, our seasonal homeowners are beginning to return.
Preparing your second home for your return after months away is essential to ensure everything is as you left it, or even better. If you are looking to avoid the stress and time involved in preparing your property, you might consider engaging the services of a dedicated property management company. This can make all the difference in turning a potentially stressful process into a seamless transition.
Customizing Your Return: A Checklist
Every home has its own personality, and so do you! Be sure to plan ahead to address the following key areas to ensure your home is perfectly prepared:
- Routine Maintenance: Schedule a thorough pre-arrival cleaning, including a power wash of the exterior and windows.
- HVAC Service: Consider having your bi-annual HVAC service done before your arrival to ensure optimal comfort.
- Patio Furniture: If you stored your outdoor furniture or pillows during the summer, you may want them to be brought back out before your arrival.
- Bedrooms and Linens: Freshly laundered sheets make a huge difference after a long journey. Your property manager can refresh all linens, ensuring that your first night back is as comfortable and cozy as possible.
- Kitchen Stocking: Imagine arriving to find your favorite coffee, snacks, and household staples already stocked. Property managers can handle the stocking of essentials, making your transition back smooth and enjoyable.
- Temperature and Lighting: Walking into a comfortably cooled home with perfect ambient lighting sets the tone for relaxation. Let your property management company set the thermostat and adjust the lights to your preferences.
- Pool and Spa: Ensure that the pool and spa are clean and the chemicals balanced. This will allow you to enjoy a refreshing swim or a relaxing soak immediately upon your return.
- Garden and Landscaping: Have your garden and landscaping tended to before your arrival. This includes trimming, watering, and any necessary pest control to keep your outdoor spaces lush and inviting.
- Appliance Check: Verify that all appliances are in working order and have any necessary maintenance performed. This includes the refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, and laundry machines.
- Golf Cart Maintenance: Do you have a golf cart? You may wish to arrange for its service prior to your arrival.
- Security Systems: Test and ensure all security systems are functioning correctly. This includes alarms, cameras, and door locks.
- Mail and Packages: Arrange for any accumulated mail and packages to be collected and sorted before your return.
A Few Lessons from an Experienced Property Management Company
Property management companies have years of experience managing seasonal homes. They can ensure that your arrival back to your second home is a smooth transition. Here are a few real-life examples from Executive Errands®, where their services made a big difference:
- Furniture Arrangement: A client returned to find their patio furniture arranged in a way that didn't match their vision. After a quick chat, it was rearranged the very next day. Planning ahead with your property manager ensures everything is just as you like it.
- Linens: A homeowner once forgot to request freshly laundered linens. Now, property managers make it a point to refresh all bedding before arrival, ensuring maximum comfort.
- Kitchen Essentials: Having your kitchen stocked with essentials by your property manager can make the first day back much more enjoyable.
- Preparing for the Unexpected: Sometimes, surprises can occur—a maintenance issue with an appliance, or the garden needing extra care. Your property management company can address any concerns before your arrival, ensuring everything is in top shape.
Peace of Mind, All Season Long
Beyond your arrival, property management companies offer ongoing support throughout the season. From regular maintenance and special event preparation to keeping an eye on things when you’re away, they ensure your home remains in perfect condition. Do you know they have proprietary lists of vendors or even in house vendors that have been vetted and can be arranged to provide you service quickly?
Setting the Tone for the Season Ahead
Every return is unique, and a property management company can adapt to whatever you need. They offer convenient ways to update your preferences and handle specific requests, making your homecoming effortless.
With the assistance of a dedicated property management company, you can step into your home, relax, and know that everything has been taken care of down to the last detail. Here’s to a wonderful season ahead!
Credit to Executive Errands® for their insights and exceptional property management services. Should you wish to learn more about their services, click HERE.
