First 90 Days

Settle into your new home with a clear first-three-months plan

The First 90 Days checklist covers what new owners forget: changing locks, locating shutoffs, testing detectors, filing paperwork and starting a maintenance routine.

It is ordered by urgency, so safety comes first and the nice-to-haves wait.

No card required. The full toolkit on your first home.

What it looks like

The same interface you use on your phone during a showing.

First 90 days

Week 1 · Month 1 · Month 3

  • Rekey or replace exterior locksWEEK 1
  • Locate water, gas and electrical shutoffsWEEK 1
  • Change HVAC filters and log the sizeMONTH 1
  • Set a seasonal maintenance scheduleMONTH 3

Illustrative example using demo data.

How it works

  1. 1

    Secure the home

    Locks, detectors, shutoffs and emergency basics first.

  2. 2

    Get organized

    Warranties, manuals, utilities and paperwork in one place.

  3. 3

    Build a rhythm

    A simple maintenance schedule you will actually follow.

Why this matters when buying a home

  • The keys you received are not the only keys that exist. Rekeying is week-one work.
  • Knowing where the water shutoff is saves thousands during a burst pipe.
  • Small, scheduled maintenance is the cheapest form of home insurance there is.

First 90 Days — frequently asked questions

Is 90 days really necessary?

The urgent items take an afternoon. The rest is spread out so ownership does not start with a giant to-do list.

What matters most in week one?

Locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and knowing where every shutoff is.

Does it work for a condo or townhome?

Yes. Items that belong to an HOA are noted so you know what is your responsibility and what is not.

Start free with one home

Save a home, run it through First 90 Days and see what still needs verifying.