Owning a home is a significant financial investment for your clients. These 10 tips will help them prepare for maintenance and repair costs, too.

“Take your time and find the right person at the right price by always getting three bids,” Miller says.
1. Keep away rain.
2. Tighten the envelope.
3. Maintain a stable foundation.
4. Inspect the roof.
5. Update lighting.
6. Add air conditioning.
7. Prepare for outages.
8. Maintain wood.
9. Remember tree care.
10. All things chimney.
“Take your time and find the right person at the right price by always getting three bids,” says Jonathan Miller, founder of New York-based Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
Always do your due diligence and align yourself with a trustworthy contractor.
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