Honest look · $12 · Instant PDF
Should you get the New Home Checklist?
If you just closed (or you’re about to) and want a simple first-month checklist + home info binder — utilities, contacts, paint, warranties, maintenance — this $12 printable is built for that messy stretch after the keys. It won’t renovate the house, call the utility company for you, or replace a professional inspection. It will give you a calm paper place for the boring facts that get expensive when they slip.
Who it’s for / not for
A clear fit check before you buy.
Who it’s for
- First-time homeowners in weeks 1–4
- Anyone who “meant to write the paint code down” last time
- Gift buyers for a housewarming / closing gift (print + binder = thoughtful)
- People who prefer a binder page over six notes apps
Who it’s not for
- Renters looking only for a move-out cleaning list (different job)
- Folks who want a fancy dated planner with stickers and monthly calendars
- Anyone without print access who refuses PDFs
- People expecting a custom realtor-branded closing binder
Why someone should get it
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1. Closing doesn’t hand you an ops manual
You get keys and photos. Then week one hits: which bill, where’s the shutoff, what gray was that living room?
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2. The hardship is quiet, not dramatic
Missed filters, lost warranty emails, and paint codes on a box flap add up. A binder beats “I’ll remember.”
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3. Useful after month one
The settle-in lists get you through the first 30 days; the home-info pages keep working for years.
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4. Clear price for a kit
Fifteen pages aimed at real homeowner friction — not a single generic “moving checklist” sheet.
Honest pros & cons
Straight talk — no hype.
Pros
- Warm, practical first-homeowner tone
- Covers the first month and the keep-using info hub
- Instant download — use before the moving truck leaves
- Binder-friendly US Letter pages
- Good housewarming / closing gift when printed
- Complements (doesn’t require) fancy apps
Cons
- Needs a printer (and ideally a $5 binder)
- Not magic — you still have to make the calls and change the filters
- Won’t replace inspectors, insurance agents, or local codes knowledge
- Undated / general — not city-specific utility instructions
- Digital PDF only on purchase (physical print-on-demand not included)
- If you already keep a detailed home binder, overlap is possible
How it compares to free moving checklists
Free moving lists are great for boxes and change-of-address. This kit leans harder into after you move in: first 30 days plus the home facts you’ll need in month six (paint, warranties, shutoffs). Different job than a pure “moving day” checklist.
Bottom line
Get it if you want a simple 30-day homeowner checklist + binder hub after closing. Skip it if you need city-specific professional guidance or you already run a full digital home system you love.
Shop now — $12
New Home Checklist Printable · Instant PDF · 15 pages