Welcome to the Sunshine State! There are so many fun things to do here in Florida – beaches, amusement parks, plenty of sunshine, and wonderful people! Moving here is an exciting experience. What is not so fun, however, are all of the responsibilities that go along with moving. Here are some professionals you can hire to save you time, energy, and make your move to the Sunshine State as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Cleaning
Hiring professional cleaners can be a great idea for both your old home and your new home. During the process of selling your old home, people will be much more likely to buy a home that is clean and looks like it has been well taken care of. Similarly, you want the same thing when you move into a new home. Even if the previous owner left the home in good shape, there can be some peace of mind in knowing that the home has been professionally cleaned and is ready for you and your family germ-free! Not to mention that hiring a professional cleaner will save you a boatload of time that you can spend doing more fun things like decorating.

Finding Your New Home
A lot of people try to take the task of finding their new home on by themselves, but this is not smart at all, especially if you are moving from another state or city. An expert real estate agent, such as Erin King Jax Historic Realty, can not only help you find a home that is suitable for you, but he can also help you become more knowledgeable about a certain area of Jacksonville, no matter if it is Fairfax, Springfield, St. Nicholas, San Marco, or another location that you are interested in. Erin King’s goal is to make your home buying experience as stress-free as possible. Moving from another area can be very scary, but Erin makes that process easier for you. On his website, you can easily search for homes based on the area, price, beds, baths, types of home, and more. In fact, the entire website was designed to help you become more knowledgeable about the big decision that you are making.

When you decide to buy a home, your first steps will be to prepare to buy, then you will choose a real estate agent, you will go shopping, you will go throw escrow inspections and appraisals, and then you will close on the sale of your new home! Erin. E. King, MBA, will help you through this process. He “is a Best of Zillow® REALTOR® who specializes in Jacksonville’s historic neighborhoods. Historic homes feel a bit like kindred spirits. For the past two decades, he has been passionate about telling their unique histories and restoring them to new life. Today, he helps other old home aficionados do the same.”

A few ways that Erin makes the Jacksonville home buying process easier for you is by paying close attention to details, responding quickly to his clients, and by putting together a support team of contractors and other professionals, to help transactions go smoothly.

If you have ever moved before, you know how time-consuming it is, and how much of a pain it can be. Between packing, lifting heavy objects, fitting them into your car, and getting them into your new house, it is a process that isn’t very fun. This is something that I would highly recommend hiring a professional for. Professional movers will ensure that your belongings get from one place to another safely and without the hard work of carrying all those heavy boxes and pieces of furniture. Definitely worth it, and sometimes absolutely necessary, in my opinion!

Getting Settled in Your New Home
For those of you who love decorating, you don’t need any help from professionals! However, if you don’t have the eye for it, you might benefit from hiring someone to help you decorate your new home. Not everyone is good at matching coffee tables to their couches to their wall art! A professional decorator can help you get your home looking great and ready to host all of your new local friends. Welcome to Florida!

There are so many things that I need to do in my home and each spring, I have to prioritize the tasks that I am going to tackle for the year. The reason I start in the spring is because the weather is finally getting nice, so if I have any outdoor home projects to do, it makes it more enjoyable for myself (or for the people that I hire). Out of the many, many home projects that are on my list, these are the ones that I have decided to start on this spring:

Our Garden
Gardening has always been something that I love to do. There is nothing better than making a meal with vegetable that you grew, or showing off your beautiful flowers to guests. Personally, my favorite plants to grow in my garden are vegetables. It feels so great to get something out of your hard work, especially when that something is edible. This year, I plan on planting tomatoes, squash, okra, carrots, and peas – a full feast! Once you have the space, gardening is easy, fun, and can also be tasty!

Ceiling Fan Installations
There are quite a few home projects that I can do myself, but one of the tasks that I need to do this year is install a couple of ceiling fans and I cannot do that myself. I found local Florida company, Heck Electric and they got the job done quickly and affordably! Heck Electric is located in Fleming Island, Florida, and offers electrical services such as panel changes, security system installations, wiring, remodels, additions, and heat detectors, outdoor lighting installations, generator installations, and more. Heck Electric is a locally-owned and operated company, which makes their services personal and professional. All services are done by friendly and helpful technicians and their services are also backed by their 100% satisfaction guarantee.

The reason I hired Heck Electric is because of their professional and knowledgeable technicians. Heck Electrician’s professionals will ensure that every job is installed and updated to the National Electric Code standards, which is very important to me. They are also committed to detail. They focus on completing the installation the right way, the first time around by paying close attention to the fan’s balance, placement, security, noise, and more – safety is their top priority when it comes to all electrical work, including ceiling fan installation services in Fleming Island, FL. Next time you need a ceiling fan installed, I highly recommend reaching out to Heck Electric – they made the process seamless for me!

Paint
There is nothing worse than chipped and scuffed up walls, in my opinion. That’s why this spring and/or summer, I am going to focus on tackling all of my rooms and retouching the paint. I have not painted my walls in the longest time, so they are very scuffed up and dirty. One of the things that I learned from the last time my walls were painted is that you need to start with a clean surface before you paint, or you will create an uneven surface after the paint dries. So, that’s what I’m going to start on first – cleaning my walls. Then, I will begin to paint over the next few weeks (or months). Luckily, I’m not in too much of a rush, so I can do it at my own speed! The great thing about paint is that it is an easy way to update your home and it’s also a great way to

increase the value of your home. Although it does not increase the value a lot, it definitely makes your home look a lot more appealing to future home buyers.

New Bedroom Furniture
Have you ever seen those mattress commercials that tell you how often you need to replace your mattress? Well, let’s just say I’m way past due for a replacement on not only my mattress, but all of my bedroom furniture. While bedroom furniture can be expensive, when it comes time to replace yours, it is so exciting and can give your room a whole new look. Checking stores like Ikea, or online shopping on Amazon, can save you a lot of money you might spend at fancier stores. I have had the same bedroom set for as long as I can remember, so I can’t wait to see my room with something new and shiny! On my list of requirements are a king-sized bed, neutral base colors (think taupe and white), and a pop of a bright accent color (thanks for the inspo, Pinterest!). This is a project that has been on my list for a long time, and I think Spring is the perfect time for a fresh, new look.

These are just a few of the home projects that I am tackling this spring and summer! I want to know – what do you need to do in your home? Let me know in the comments below!