Getting ready for a fall clean-up? After years of helping people buy and sell homes, our team at Long & Foster Real Estate knows which records are worth keeping. 

Here are five important home records to hold onto, whether they’re paper or digital. 

Property documents: Collect all the paperwork from when you bought your home, such as the closing disclosure, deed, property survey and title documents. Store them in one place so you can find them easily when needed. 

Home inspection report: Full of useful details about your home its systems and appliances, this report is a great resource for future maintenance or upgrades. If you worked with our partners at Insight Home Inspections, you’ll not only have a comprehensive inspection report with high-resolution photos, but also a personalized user manual to help you care for your home over the long-term.  

Insurance policies: Keep records for your homeowners’ insurance, umbrella policies and additional coverage, like home warranties. Save your insurance agent’s contact details and claims number on your phone, too. Our partners at Long & Foster Insurance also suggest creating an inventory of your belongings, especially valuable items, with photos and receipts, and there are many easy-to-use apps to streamline that process. 

Appliance and system documentation: Many appliances and home systems now have manuals online, but it’s still useful to keep paper copies if you have them. For anyone who worked with Insight, you received a customized guide to your new home with links to these files and other helpful information. 

Improvement and repair records: Whether you’re upgrading a bathroom or fixing your water heater, keep all sales contracts, permits and receipts. These records show how you’ve cared for your home if you decide to sell, and they’re helpful if problems come up later. 

If you’re interested in knowing more about the key files to keep on hand or how the market’s performing in your area, we’re here to help. With the backing of Long & Foster and our All-Inclusive Real Estate Experience, we bring together everything and everyone you need to buy, sell and own a home. Find your agent today at LongandFoster.com.