# OurHomeList — Complete Documentation > Stop the Spreadsheet Chaos. Decide Together. OurHomeList is a free, collaborative home decision workspace designed for couples and families navigating the home search process together. It replaces scattered texts, browser tabs, and spreadsheets with one organized platform where both partners can save, rank, and compare property listings. --- ## Product Overview ### Problem Couples searching for a home together often use fragmented tools — texting Zillow links back and forth, maintaining messy spreadsheets, or losing track of favorites across multiple browser tabs. This leads to miscommunication, forgotten listings, and difficulty making decisions together. ### Solution OurHomeList provides a shared workspace where both partners can: 1. Save property listings from any real estate website 2. Rank properties according to their own preferences (privately) 3. Compare rankings side-by-side to find agreement 4. Identify and resolve conflicts through structured tools ### Key Differentiator Rankings are **private until both partners submit**, ensuring honest, uninfluenced preferences. This eliminates the common problem of one partner anchoring the other's choices. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### General **What is OurHomeList?** OurHomeList is a free collaborative home decision workspace. It helps couples and families organize their home search by saving listings from any site, ranking them privately, and comparing to find agreement. **Is OurHomeList really free?** Yes — 100% free, no credit card required, no premium tier, no feature gating. All features are available to all users at no cost. **Who is OurHomeList for?** Primarily couples buying or renting a home together. Also useful for military families (PCS moves), partners relocating, families helping adult children, and roommates finding shared housing. **Does OurHomeList sell my data?** Never. We will never sell your data, personal information, or leads to anyone. Your property searches and preferences stay private. **Does OurHomeList charge referral fees?** No. We don't charge referral fees or earn commission from real estate transactions. ### Using the Tool **How do I add properties?** Paste any property listing URL from Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, or any listing site. We automatically extract the photo, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, and address. **Does it work with Zillow?** Yes. It works with Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Trulia, and any website with property listings. Just paste the URL. **Can my partner see my rankings?** Not until you both submit. Rankings are completely private until both partners have finalized their choices. This prevents anchoring bias and ensures honest preferences. **How do I invite my partner?** Enter their email address. They'll receive an invitation, create a free account in 30 seconds, and automatically see your shared property list. **Can I use it on my phone?** Yes. OurHomeList is a web application that works on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile browser. No app download required. **Is my data saved between sessions?** Yes, all data is securely saved in the cloud. Log in from any device to access your complete wishlist. ### Features **What are custom criteria checklists?** Create checkboxes for features important to you (e.g., "Has a garage", "Near good schools", "Fenced yard"). Check these off for each property to easily compare. **What is the map view?** Properties are plotted on an interactive map so you can see geographic proximity, neighborhoods, and commute considerations visually. **What are property nicknames?** Give properties memorable names like "The Blue House" or "Corner Lot" for easier discussion. Your partner can propose nicknames and you can accept them. **How does conflict resolution work?** The app identifies your biggest ranking disagreements and provides a structured musts-vs-wants framework for discussing and resolving them. --- ## Features ### 1. Save from Any Site - Paste a URL from Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, or any listing site - Auto-extracts: property photo, price, bedrooms, bathrooms, address, square footage - Works with any real estate website that has public listing pages - No browser extension required — just copy and paste ### 2. Partner Collaboration - Invite your partner via email - They sign up in 30 seconds and immediately see the shared list - No app download required — works entirely in the browser - Both partners can add, view, and interact with listings ### 3. Independent Ranking - Drag-and-drop interface to reorder favorites - Rankings stay completely private until both partners submit - Prevents anchoring bias — each person ranks honestly - Simple, intuitive reordering experience ### 4. Agreement Scoring - Side-by-side ranking comparison - Agreement score calculated automatically - Visual overlap highlighting shows where you align - Identifies your shared top picks instantly ### 5. Conflict Detection & Resolution - Surfaces the biggest disagreements between partners - Musts-vs-wants framework for tiebreaking - Document decisions and reasoning - Track resolution progress over time ### 6. Notes & Checklists - Private notes visible only to you - Shared comments for partner discussion - Custom criteria checklists (e.g., "has garage", "near schools") - Predefined and custom evaluation criteria ### 7. Property Details - Nickname system for easy reference ("The Blue House", "Corner Lot") - Nickname proposal and acceptance workflow - Property image management - Detailed property information display ### 8. Map View - Geocoded property locations on an interactive map - Visual proximity and neighborhood comparison - Rank badges displayed on map markers --- ## How It Works ### Step 1: Create a Free Account Sign up with email and password. No credit card required, ever. ### Step 2: Add Properties Copy listing URLs from Zillow, Redfin, or any real estate site and paste them into your wishlist. OurHomeList automatically extracts property details. ### Step 3: Invite Your Partner Send an email invitation to your partner. They create an account and are automatically connected to your shared wishlist. ### Step 4: Rank Independently Each partner privately ranks the properties by dragging them into their preferred order. Rankings remain hidden until both submit. ### Step 5: Compare & Decide View both sets of rankings side-by-side. The app highlights agreement, calculates scores, and surfaces conflicts so you can have productive conversations about what matters most. --- ## Target Audience ### Primary - **Couples buying a home together** — First-time buyers and experienced buyers alike - **Partners relocating** — Need to coordinate preferences from different locations - **Military families (PCS)** — Navigating Permanent Change of Station moves with tight timelines ### Secondary - **Families with adult children** — Parents helping children find their first home - **Roommates** — Finding shared rental properties - **Real estate professionals** — Understanding client preferences through the platform --- ## Pricing OurHomeList is **100% free**. There is no premium tier, no credit card requirement, and no feature gating. All features are available to all users at no cost. --- ## Comparison with Alternatives | Feature | OurHomeList | Spreadsheet | Texting Links | Other Apps | |---------|-------------|-------------|---------------|------------| | Save from any site | ✅ | Manual entry | ❌ | Some sites only | | Private rankings | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Agreement scoring | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Conflict detection | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | Map view | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | | Partner collaboration | ✅ | Manual sharing | ✅ | Some | | Free | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Varies | | No data selling | ✅ | ✅ | N/A | ❌ | --- ## Technical Details - **Platform**: Web application (works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers) - **Authentication**: Email/password signup with email verification - **Data Privacy**: Rankings are private until explicitly shared; personal data is protected - **Accessibility**: Responsive design, keyboard navigable, semantic HTML - **No Downloads**: Entirely browser-based, no app installation needed --- ## Intellectual Property - **Patent**: #12,041,649 - **Provisional Patent**: 63/774,358 - **Trademarks**: #90556109, #97725360 --- ## Pages & Navigation | Page | URL | Description | |------|-----|-------------| | Home | / | Landing page with product overview, interactive demo, testimonials | | Start Here | /start | Step-by-step guide explaining how OurHomeList works | | Shared Wishlist | /wishlist | Add and manage property listings in your shared list | | Get Started | /wishlist/start | Quick start flow for new users | | Rank & Compare | /compare | Independently rank properties and compare with your partner | | Conflicts | /conflicts | View disagreements and use resolution tools | | Resources | /resources | Guides, tips, and helpful content for home buyers | | FAQ | /faq | Frequently asked questions about OurHomeList | | PCS Resources | /pcs-resources | Resources specifically for military PCS moves | | Browse | /browse | Links to external property search sites | | Dashboard | /dashboard | Personal dashboard (authenticated users) | | Sign In | /auth | Authentication page for login and registration | | Terms of Service | /terms-of-service | Legal terms and conditions | | Privacy Policy | /privacy | Privacy policy | --- ## About OurHomeList is powered by [MustWants](https://mustwants.com), a decision-making platform. OurHomeList is specifically designed as an agnostic home decision workspace — it is not affiliated with any real estate brokerage, listing service, or mortgage provider. It works with listings from any site. **Website**: https://ourhomelist.com **Powered by**: https://mustwants.com **Support**: support@mustwants.com --- ## MustWants Ecosystem OurHomeList is part of the **MustWants** family of products — a suite of tools designed to simplify life's biggest decisions for individuals, couples, families, and service members. ### Products | Product | URL | Description | |---------|-----|-------------| | **MustWants** | https://mustwants.com | The decision-making platform. The parent brand powering smarter life choices through structured prioritization and comparison tools. | | **OurHomeList** | https://ourhomelist.com | Collaborative home decision workspace for couples and families. Save listings, rank independently, find agreement. | | **VetMover** | https://vetmover.com | Relocation tools and resources built specifically for veterans and military families navigating moves and PCS transitions. | | **MortgageMusts** | https://mortgagemusts.com | Clarity and guidance for home lending decisions. Helps buyers understand mortgage options, requirements, and trade-offs. | | **MilitaryGrad** | https://militarygrad.com | Career transition resources for service members moving from military service to civilian careers. | ### Ecosystem Philosophy The MustWants ecosystem is built on the belief that life's biggest decisions — where to live, how to finance, where to work — deserve better tools than spreadsheets and scattered notes. Each product addresses a specific decision domain while sharing a common foundation of structured comparison, partner collaboration, and clarity-first design. ### Cross-Product Relevance - **Home buyers** benefit from OurHomeList (finding the right home) + MortgageMusts (financing it) - **Military families** benefit from OurHomeList (house hunting during PCS) + VetMover (relocation logistics) + MilitaryGrad (career planning) - **Veterans** benefit from VetMover (relocation) + MilitaryGrad (civilian career transition) + MortgageMusts (VA loan guidance) ### Contact - **General**: support@mustwants.com - **Partnerships**: partners@ourhomelist.com