[Lisanp@aol.com]

I think you are missing:
a closet system in the primary bedroom
some kind of coating on the lanai floor as the cement is dusty and gets dirty/moldy
Ceiling fan light kits with speed control/dimmer switches installed
While the electrician is there you might want some additional dimmers and a timer on the outdoor garage lights
People also like to have a plumber come in to change out the toilet shut off valves and the main water shut off valve to a more substantial valve than the plastic that the builder installs.

I don’t think you need the water stuff and can drink filtered water from fridge, but that is highly personal. I also don’t think you need the insulation. Nor do you need to paint the driveway, but that is not on your list.

[mtdjed]

[QUOTE=idlewild;2411757]We are moving to TV soon and have purchased a brand new home (Veranda-Monroe).

From my research, there are a number of things most homeowners will want/need completed in their first year there which I've listed below in order of priority for us.

REQUEST: Can you please review this list and let me know if there's anything we are missing? We would like to line this up before we move down/in. Thank you!

OUR PRIORITIZED LIST

1. 1. Replace Carpeting (3BR) with LVP
2. 2. Epoxy Garage Floor
3. 3. Install Whole House Water Softener, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis (Culligan?)
4. 4. Purchase/Connect Washer/Dryer and Gas Range (List TV Install for Resale)
5. 5. Improve Insulation, Whole House (including Garage and Lanai)
6. 6. Install Whole House Gutters
7. 7. Install Garage Attic Stairs
8. 8. Build Pantry (in Kitchen Nook, Monroe Model)
9. 9. Touchups (Backsplash, Painting, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

Welcome to the Villages.
Some thoughts:

Almost everyone complains about lack of storage. Storage is one of the first things you need as you unload. The Master suite contains two closets typically with one wire shelf about head high on the three interior walls. However, the ceiling may be 12 feet high. Plenty of room to add something more usable. Shoe racks, high storage for seldom used items etc. We used the same type of rack that comes with the house, and I installed myself. Bedrooms two and three closets can also be enhanced.

The Garage and also be enhanced with these types of racks at a height above your head.
Also, attic stairs and flooring should be optimized. Be alert to shingle nails that might be a hazard.

On a more expensive basis, think about your lanai. I think your model is similar to what used to be called a Gardenia with approximately 28 ft length and 9 or 10 ft width. We found the width confining and contracted it to be enlarged. We were limited to 5 foot due to restrictions. That made the area close to 400 sq ft. Now we had a nice size but found a limited use because too cold most winter days, too much pollen in February thru April, too hot in summer.

Finally, 14 years later we got smart and enclosed it with good windows, and a Minisplit. It is now our room of choice year-round. We could have enclosed the Lanai when we had it enlarged, but we thought it would be great to enjoy outdoors

Consider snap tiles on Garage floor. Still look like new after 18 years.

Things grow fast here. Be careful what you plant. Palm trees look great as you look at your neighbor's yard. You won't be able to see yours, but you will be able to see all their trash when it falls to the ground. And hire people to trim them

Some homes come with what is called a pantry which has fixed shelves making it hard to access foodstuffs. We had shelves replaced with sliders.

So much fun is ahead of you. Enjoy

[patfla06]

The only “ advice” I would give you is to take your time doing the extras.
I would do only the items that would be easier without furniture.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by idlewild

We are moving to TV soon and have purchased a brand new home (Veranda-Monroe).

From my research, there are a number of things most homeowners will want/need completed in their first year there which I've listed below in order of priority for us.

REQUEST: Can you please review this list and let me know if there's anything we are missing? We would like to line this up before we move down/in. Thank you!

OUR PRIORITIZED LIST

1. 1. Replace Carpeting (3BR) with LVP
2. 2. Epoxy Garage Floor
3. 3. Install Whole House Water Softener, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis (Culligan?)
4. 4. Purchase/Connect Washer/Dryer and Gas Range (List TV Install for Resale)
5. 5. Improve Insulation, Whole House (including Garage and Lanai)
6. 6. Install Whole House Gutters
7. 7. Install Garage Attic Stairs
8. 8. Build Pantry (in Kitchen Nook, Monroe Model)
9. 9. Touchups (Backsplash, Painting, Lighting, Ceiling Fans

P.S.
This isn't a post to recommend certain contractors - and I'll search on that myself rather than duplicating a number of other threads I'm sure - but I'll happily take and recommendations for any of these by DM/PM. And I was going to post this in the Home Improvement "forum," but that appears to be just a list of rated contractors/advertisements and not posts.

If not included with your home, solid surface counter tops and full height bac splashes

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

# 1 upgrade for us, build a pool and plant privacy hedges.

Personally, the last thing I would add especially at todays pricing. Had one for 20 years and used it 4-5 X a month in the summer and none in the winter. Expensive to maintain and keep warm

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Villagesgal

Sounds crazy. You dont "need" any of that. You may "want" some of that. Live in it for awhile and then see what you really "need and want", otherwise you are just throwing your money away to be "just like the Joneses".

Good point(s). All(most) can be done afterwards and person will still pay the same amount