House

What This Skill Does

The House skill acts as your comprehensive residential property management assistant. It provides an structured framework for navigating the entire property lifecycle, from initial acquisition and ongoing maintenance to large-scale renovations and eventual sale. By embedding industry-standard best practices—such as the importance of inspection contingencies and the financial dangers of deferred maintenance—it serves as a safeguard against costly emotional decisions. The skill is organized into five key modules (buying, maintenance, improvements, selling, and renting) that guide you through complex real estate transactions and property management tasks with actionable, data-driven advice.

Installation

To install this skill, use the OpenClaw command-line interface in your terminal: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/house Ensure your OpenClaw environment is updated to the latest version before running the command to ensure compatibility with all reference documents.

Use Cases

• Real Estate Transactions: Evaluate whether a property is priced correctly or if an offer includes too much emotional bias. Use it to prepare for closing steps.
• Home Maintenance Scheduling: Automate your seasonal home to-do lists, ensuring critical tasks like gutter cleaning, HVAC servicing, and winterization are never missed.
• Project Management: Plan renovations by identifying which tasks require permits, how to request multiple contractor quotes, and determining if a DIY approach is safe or if a professional is legally and structurally required.
• Rental Management: Manage landlord-tenant relationships, including legal considerations for leases and property management best practices.

Example Prompts

1. "I am planning a kitchen renovation. Based on the House skill rules, how should I verify my contractor's budget and determine if I need a permit?"
2. "It is currently fall; please provide a checklist of tasks I need to complete to winterize my home and prevent foundation or HVAC damage."
3. "I am looking at a property that has been on the market for 60 days. Can you help me draft an offer strategy that accounts for the inspection results and potential repair credits?"

Tips & Limitations

To maximize the utility of the House skill, always adhere to the 'Cost Sanity Check' protocol: never accept a single quote for major work, and always split your budget analysis between material costs (usually 40-50%) and labor. A key limitation is that this skill provides guidance based on best practices; it does not replace professional advice from licensed real estate attorneys, home inspectors, or qualified structural engineers. Always pull permits for major work to protect your legal liability and resale value. The skill is most effective when used proactively; treating maintenance as a preventative measure rather than a reactive fix is the single most important rule for maintaining your home's equity.