09/16/2026
Your car has a service history.
Does your home?
Think about it:
When was the HVAC last serviced?
Who replaced the water heater?
What paint color is on the living-room walls?
Is the roof warranty transferable?
Where are the solar, pool and appliance records?
Most of that information disappears into junk drawers, old emails and the memories of people who no longer own the house.
Start a digital record for your home and save:
• Repair invoices and contractor information
• Warranties and appliance model numbers
• Permits and inspection reports
• Maintenance dates
• Paint colors and flooring products
• Before-and-after project photos
You can use a home-management app such as HomeZada or Dwellin—or keep it simple with a folder in Google Drive or iCloud.
Good records make maintenance easier today and can give a future buyer more confidence tomorrow.
Save this post and start with the last three repairs you completed.
What’s one piece of information you wish the previous owner had left for you?
—Sean & Chelsea
The Soares Team