9 Small (But Mighty) Home Updates Agents Recommend Before Listing
Repairs & Touch-Ups
The first thing all agents and their sellers should address when preparing a home for sale is deferred maintenance. The truth is, there are many things that a homeowner may be willing to overlook that will raise red flags for buyers—sending them running for the hills.
Get an Estimate for Your Pre-Listing UpdatesThe benefits of pre-listing repairs & touch-ups
Even the most well-maintained homes typically need some repairs and touch-ups to get market ready. Whether it’s a deep clean to remove built up dirt in grout and scuffs on walls or there’s deferred maintenance that needs to be addressed, Curbio’s got you covered with quick and easy repairs and touch-ups.
Repairs and touch-ups often see the highest returns of any home improvements because, without them, a listing may receive less offers, fail to pass inspection, or be sold at a discount “as-is.”
We know that when you’re selling a home or planning to move in, speed is key. That’s why our repairs and touch-ups take no more than two weeks to complete.
- Paint re-touching
- Hardware swaps
- Staging
- Electrical & plumbing repairs
- Roof repairs
- Pest control
- Landscaping
- Deep cleaning
- Junk removal
Cost of common repairs & touch-ups
Below you’ll find average price ranges for repairs & touch-ups, refreshes, and remodels. Please keep in mind that prices vary by location and are all-inclusive.
Lighting & Hardware Swaps
Average: $400
It’s often surprising how simple lighting and hardware swaps can help make spaces feel much brighter and more modern.
Show Clean
Average: $350
Every home should be depersonalized and cleaned before going on the market. Curbio makes it easy and will also handle any additional updates.
Landscaping
Average: $500
From power washing to trimming shrubs and putting in plants, landscaping can do a lot to improve a home’s curb appeal.
Explore repair & touch-up projects
The garage doors had a couple scrapes that made the whole structure look old and damaged. The fix was simple! We just applied a fresh coat of paint and it was ready for listing.
The garage doors had a couple scrapes that made the whole structure look old and damaged. The fix was simple! We just applied a fresh coat of paint and it was ready for listing.
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Curbio consults on, manages, executes, and finances home improvements big and small to make pre-listing improvements accessible to Realtors® and their clients.