First 30 Days
First 30 Days After Buying a Home
A simple setup checklist for new and first-time homeowners. Each item maps to something useful you can save, track, or review in Zcript.
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Home basics
Add the home address, ZIP code, age, type, and square footage.
Record electric panel location, water shutoff, HVAC filter size, and main appliance labels.
Save inspection notes, seller disclosures, manuals, warranty paperwork, and closing documents.
Repair and maintenance setup
Create one repair ledger entry, even if it is a small first item.
Photograph the first issue you want to monitor, such as a stain, crack, leak, or damaged fixture.
Set reminders for filters, smoke detectors, water heater, gutters, and seasonal checks.
Spending protection
Use quote checker before approving the first contractor estimate.
Save the contractor name, quote, receipt, warranty terms, and follow-up notes.
Write down one question you want to understand about the home this month.
Make the smart first move
Download Zcript to turn this checklist into a living home record with repairs, reminders, quote checks, photos, warranties, and HomeDNA.