08/19/2026
Most homeowners have a mental list of what they’ve done to their house.
These sellers have a binder.
Month by month, they documented how they cared for their home—from fertilizing the lawn and trimming the palms to checking smoke alarm batteries, servicing appliances, changing water heater anodes and even vacuuming the attic.
Is this level of detail necessary? No.
Is it impressive to a future buyer? Absolutely.
When it comes time to sell, there’s a big difference between saying a home has been well maintained and being able to show it.
You don’t need a binder like this. Keep receipts, use a spreadsheet, save notes in your phone—whatever works for you.
Just keep a record.
Future you—and maybe your future buyer—will be very glad you did.
Be honest.. are you a:
Binder Person 📚
Receipts-in-a-Drawer Person 🧾
Or
“I think we did that a few years ago…” Person? 😂
Molly Trapp
REALTOR® | COMPASS
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast CA Real Estate
DRE. 02208721
“Driven by Relationships. Defined by Results.”