Homeowner completing a careful minor repair before listing

Sell With a Plan

Handle Minor Repairs

Small visible issues can make buyers wonder what else has been deferred. Address the practical distractions without automatically starting a renovation.

Your practical checklist

Prepare with purpose.
Not with panic.

Patch nail holes
Patch screw holes
Fix leaky faucets
Repair running toilets
Replace burned-out light bulbs
Keep bulb color temperature consistent where practical
Repair loose handles
Repair loose knobs
Fix sticking doors
Repair doors that do not latch
Repair damaged screens
Touch up visible paint scuffs
Paint very dark or highly personalized walls lighter if appropriate
Do not repaint the entire home unless needed
Replace cracked switch plates
Repair obvious caulking issues
Repair loose railings
Repair damaged trim
Test smoke detectors
Test carbon monoxide detectors

A plan for your actual home

Before you spend,
let's talk.

I will help you focus on the work that supports your sale and skip the projects that do not.

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Professional affiliations and fair-housing commitment

Handle Minor Repairs

Before you spend,let's talk.

Before you spend,
let's talk.