u/lucid_mindfulness

Do you use a spreadsheet, notes on your phone, a binder, or just try to remember everything?

Also, when you bought your house, was there anything you really wish the previous owner had told you about repairs, maintenance, appliances, etc.?

Curious what everyone does here?

How do solo founders validate an idea without an MVP?

I’m looking to gather some perspectives from agents on the ground who deal with post-closing buyer feedback.

Once the dust settles, the keys are handed over, and the buyers actually live in the home for a few months, what are the most common "I really wish the seller left a note / manual about this" complaints or surprises you hear about?

Obviously, disclosures cover major structural stuff, but I’m thinking more about the operational/maintenance side of owning the home. Things like:

• Age/model numbers or service histories for the HVAC, water heater, or major appliances.
• Paint colors/codes for specific rooms.
• Contractor info (who installed the roof, who serviced the furnace, who built the deck).
• Quirks about the house (which breaker goes to what, sprinkler layout, HOA nuance, smart home transfer issues).
• Warranty documentation for work done right before the sale.