JP HANDYWOMAN
New Homeowner Orientation
New Homeowner Orientation Service
Confidence Starts at the Front Door
You helped your client buy the home.
Now help them feel confident living in it.
JP Handywoman’s New Homeowner Orientation is a personalized, in person walkthrough designed to eliminate overwhelm and replace it with clarity.
Perfect as a thoughtful closing gift or as a service new homeowners book for themselves.
Helping New Homeowners Feel Confident
For many buyers, especially first time homeowners, move in day is quickly followed by one question:
Now what?
Instead of guessing or waiting for something to break, your clients receive clear, expert guidance tailored to their specific home.
What Happens During the Visit
This is a personalized, one hour, in person walkthrough of the home.
Together we:
- Review how the home’s systems work
- Locate and label critical shut offs
- Discuss maintenance priorities
- Answer questions in plain, non technical language
- Talk through upgrades or future renovation ideas
We also discuss whether this is a starter home or a long term home, because that helps shape the right maintenance and improvement plan from the beginning.
Systems We Cover
We simplify the systems homeowners rely on every day, including:
- Water systems and shut offs
- Home safety features
- Large appliances
- HVAC systems
- Electrical basics
- Seasonal maintenance
No jargon. No pressure. Just clear guidance.
What They Take Home
Each homeowner receives a customized Home Maintenance Binder created specifically for their property.
Inside:
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance checklists
- Personalized improvement recommendations
- An emergency quick response guide for issues like burst pipes or cooktop fires
- A local resource guide with information on parking permits, snow regulations, sidewalk requirements, and essential town services
This becomes their go to reference instead of a stack of random papers.
For Realtors
Stand out as the realtor who supports clients long after closing day.
Offer a closing gift your clients will use all year long.
Ready to Schedule?
Whether you are a new homeowner or a realtor looking for a meaningful closing gift, we would love to help.
Contact JP Handywoman to schedule your New Homeowner Orientation.
- Call Us Today
We serve Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Brookline, Dedham, Needham, Newton, and Wellesley.
(857) 352-9123
Whar Our Clients Say
Testimonials
As a first-time homebuyer, and a small business owner of Monumental Market, I was excited to take on the responsibility of maintaining a home - but I didn’t have the time to learn everything through trial and error. The New Homeowner Orientation and Manual service gave me a clear, simple, and completely personalized plan. Marie’s knowledge is truly unmatched; she was thoughtful and thorough, walking through my home from top to bottom, explaining the essentials in a way that felt manageable rather than overwhelming. The result was a customized maintenance plan for my home’s specific systems and covered important homeowner basics that tells me exactly what needs to be done, how often, and how to handle issues if they arise. I now feel confident, organized, and far less stressed! I can’t recommend this service enough for anyone who wants to care for their home proactively instead of reactively.
Kelsey Munger - Owner of Monumental Market
Working with Marie the JP Handywoman was a pleasure. She is competent, capable, thorough and an excellent communicator- she gave an accurate and fair estimate, completed the project on time and followed up afterwards. I was so happy with her work, and she has a great sense of humor as well. Highly recommend!
-Katrine Burkitt, Owner of Sunnyside Organizing
Make home maintenance automatic with our
Home Maintenance Program
Worry-Free Home Maintenance, All Year Long
Our Home Maintenance Program is designed for homeowners who want peace of mind all year long.
Whether you’re tired of chasing repairs or looking out for an aging parent, we’re here to help with seasonal checkups, minor fixes, and expert care — without the stress of calling multiple contractors.
What you get with our Home Maintenance Program
What's Included
- Quarterly 90-minute visits
- Seasonal home inspectionsFilter replacements (1 per visit)
- Annual premium services ( dryer vent cleaning, water heater flush, fridge filter change, smoke detector battery replacement)
- Minor repairs included (door adjustments, caulking, fence pickets, etc.)
- Priority scheduling & exclusive discounts
Ideal For...
- Busy professionals
- Seniors wanting to age in place safely
- Children helping care for elderly parents
- Rental property owners and landlords
Why Choose Us?
- Locally owned & trusted in Jamaica Plain
- Fully licensed & insured
- Friendly, reliable service who shows up on time
Who We Are
Our Origin Story
JP Handywoman was inspired by my own difficulties tracking the required maintenance tasks for our JP home.
Despite over 10 years of work in construction, I was failing at maintaining my home.
There were simply too many tasks, each with a different recommended maintenance schedule, to keep track of.
I created a tool to keep track of all the tasks and easily run a report of all past-due and upcoming tasks.
JP Handywoman’s mission is enable busy homeowners to focus on their lives, not their home’s to-do list, with confidence that their home is properly maintained and nothing is falling through the cracks.
— Marie Meehan, owner
