HELPFUL TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR LUXURY VACATION HOME WHILE YOU ARE AWAY

September 09, 2022

Owning a luxury vacation home here in the Lake of the Ozarks provides the perfect place to be enjoyed any time you need a getaway. The downside is that you might not live close enough to maintain it properly when you are away. Luxury Lake Home knows the importance of keeping your luxury vacation home in prime shape, and we would like to share with you some helpful tips to keep your property safe, secure, and in perfect condition!

HIRE A PROFESSIONAL

If you are only going to be away for a short time you could enlist the help of a friend or neighbor that lives close by to keep an eye on things and water the plants. However, if you plan to be away for a significant amount of time it is a great idea to hire a professional caretaker or property management service to ensure the safety of your luxury vacation home. Depending on the level of protection and care that is needed, you can hire someone to do a little as stopping by to do a visual check and responding to calls from your alarm company. If more attention to detail is needed, there are services available to take care of landscaping, monitoring the temperature during the changing seasons and even stocking the fridge for you when you plan to return.

INSTALL THE LATEST IN TECHNOLOGY

Installing and utilizing the latest protective technology is a great way to monitor the activity surrounding your luxury vacation home both inside and out. Keyless entry systems allow for anyone who you want to have access to your home to have their individual codes making it easier to track the number of times they have entered your property. This also allows you to change passwords and codes directly from your phone or computer as needed. Indoor and outdoor cameras can allow you to view your luxury vacation home to see any and all activity that is happening on your property. Smart technology gives you the ability to adjust the temperature settings on your thermostat during the changing weather and also allows you to control electronics such as lighting, garage doors, and certain appliances.

SCHEDULE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Leaving your luxury vacation home unattended for weeks or months at a time can result in unwanted stress anticipating the issues that could arise due to changes in the weather, etc. Scheduling regular maintenance checks during the times of the year when you will be gone can alleviate the worry and problems. Snow removal, trimming of branches that pose a threat after severe storms, and checking for burst pipes after a winter freeze are all things that can be monitored with routine maintenance checks. Dock maintenance and household cleaning can also be included as part of these scheduled checks.

You can also ease your mind by having a list of local electricians, plumbers, and other services, along with the phone numbers for the local police and fire departments to call when an emergency occurs.

If you are in the market to purchase a luxury lake home or are looking to sell your luxury lake home, we are the experts to help make the transaction a smooth and professional experience! With our extensive knowledge of the luxury real estate market and the properties available, we can find the home perfectly suited for you and your family.