Listing Prep Punch List: Small Fixes to Make Before Photos

Entry and exterior

• Touch up or repaint the front door and tighten the handle and lock
• Make house numbers clean and easy to read
• Replace burned-out bulbs in outdoor lights
• Repair or replace torn screens

Walls and trim

• Patch nail holes and dents
• Touch up scuffs and chipped paint
• Caulk gaps where trim meets the wall

Doors

• Fix doors that stick, rub or won't latch
• Replace missing door stops
• Tighten loose knobs and hinges

Kitchen and bath

• Replace stained or moldy caulk at the tub, shower and sinks
• Tighten loose cabinet pulls and adjust doors that don't close
• Replace burned-out bulbs so every room photographs bright

Small details buyers notice

• Replace missing or cracked switch and outlet cover plates
• Fix loose or gapped baseboards and transition strips
• Repair or replace broken blinds

Timing

Start two to three weeks before photos. Send the whole list with photos in one text so the items can be grouped into one visit. If you spot something that involves plumbing, wiring or the roof, get a licensed professional scheduled early.