Step 5 to Selling Your Home: Repair Time

Now that the paperwork is complete, staging is underway, and (ideally) a pre-market inspection has been done, it’s time to tackle repairs. This is the step that prevents last-minute surprises and keeps buyers from walking away during negotiations.

Why Repairs Matter

Even if you haven’t done a pre-market inspection, we still need to address any known issues—whether it’s a dishwasher that hasn’t worked in years, an AC unit that makes a strange noise, or small fixes you’ve been putting off.

Getting these items repaired before listing ensures:

• Buyers don’t get spooked by inspection reports

• You avoid rushed or expensive fixes under contract deadlines

• Your home shows better from day one

Our Repair Resources

We have access to trusted and affordable service providers—electricians, HVAC pros, handymen, roofers, and more. If needed, we’ll even handle scheduling appointments and can be present at your home to let workers in and oversee the work.

Recommended Pre-Listing Repairs

While every home is different, here are our standard recommendations to make sure your home shines for buyers:

• Touch up interior paint throughout

• Re-caulk around tubs and showers

• Hire a professional HVAC company to clean and service both your AC and furnace

• Steam clean carpets (we recommend a service like Stanley Steemer)

• Replace or upgrade lightbulbs with the highest safe wattage for each fixture

• Have chimneys professionally swept, add a rain cap, and repair any loose brick

• Update cabinet hardware in kitchens and bathrooms

• Repair or replace broken window screens (your local Ace Hardware can help)

• Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

• Inspect and repair downspouts to prevent drainage issues (for single-family homes)

• Repair any missing or damaged roof shingles

👉 Need a trusted service provider? Send us a text or email!

Bottom Line

Repairing your home before it goes on the market doesn’t just make it look better—it protects your deal, shortens negotiations, and helps you sell with confidence.

💡 Ready to get your South Jersey or Pennsylvania home repair-ready?
Contact Quarterman Realty Group at 609-948-4306 or info (@) quartermangroup.com and we’ll connect you with the right professionals.

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