Purchasing your luxury property requires a huge investment – more than what you would pay for a regular single-family home. Proper maintenance and constant improvements on it are crucial to preserve its high value, whether you decide to keep it within your family or sell it over time. Listed below are ways to keep your luxury home impeccable and in optimal condition.
MAKE A CHECKLIST
If you don’t know where to start, preparing a list helps to organize your thoughts. List down parts of the house that require maintenance, as well as the special requirements for each of them. Take into account the areas that are most prone to wear and tear, such as the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Do you have a garden? Remind yourself in the list that the hedges should always be neatly trimmed. Do you have a pool? Have it cleaned on a weekly or monthly basis. Any precious valuables (e.g., rare artifacts or artwork) on display? Note that these items will need special attention.
ACT RIGHT AWAY
If a problem arises, such as a leaky pipe or a pest infestation, you have the option to DIY repairs or get it done by a professional. What matters is that you don’t wait for it to get worse before taking action; otherwise, the problem could escalate and you’ll end up paying more for repairs or replacements.
The best way to nip potential issues in the bud is through preventive maintenance. This includes regular pest control, testing fire and security alarms, and unclogging drains, among many other easier tasks.
HIRE SPECIALISTS FOR THE JOB
Consider this: You wouldn’t bring a Ferrari to some run-of-the-mill auto shop for detailing – you find a specialist who handles luxury cars for that. In the same breath, you should leave maintenance and repairs of your luxury home to the experts – it deserves only the best.
MAKE PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
Some home improvements could actually minimize the back-breaking effort of keeping up with home maintenance. These could be as simple as adding a smart home system or, on the more investment-heavy side, installing a pool cleaning and filtration system or vacuum laundry chutes in each bedroom.
DON’T FORGET OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE
Your luxury home’s interiors aren’t the only areas that need some cleaning up or constant maintenance. If you live in a gated community, chances are that you have property guidelines enforced by the homeowner association. These guidelines may include lawn grass length, allowable fence colors, and general upkeep of home exteriors. Keeping your home up to standard will not only prevent you from incurring warnings or fines from the HOA but will also help keep your property in pristine condition.
These are just some ideas for making sure that your luxury home in Florida never fails to deliver high marks in form and function. For more great home maintenance tips, as well as top-tier support and exceptional results in any real estate transaction in the various communities of Broward County, Palm Beach, and the Miami-Dade area, talk to us at Florida Exclusive Living. Get in touch with us at 954.644.9118 or send us an email to learn more.