Prepare Your Home for Listing Photos & Showings

Choose the Work Needed Before Listing

Share the agent’s preparation list, current condition and intended photography date. Some homes need a focused clean and a few touch-ups; others need contents removed before the remaining work can be assessed. The plan should reflect the property and budget rather than assume a full refresh.

Put the Work in a Practical Order

Agree on the tasks before scheduling. Contents removal and repairs often come first, followed by paint and other finishing work. Cleaning should be planned after the work that creates dust or debris. Outdoor tasks can be reviewed alongside the interior schedule.

• Identify priorities and items that can wait
• Review scope, access and required approvals
• Coordinate tasks around the proposed listing milestone
• Review agreed work before the next step

Confirm Scope, Pricing and Availability

Tell us if the home will remain occupied or if furniture, movers or other contractors will be present. Scheduling depends on scope and availability. Preparation can improve how a home is presented, but it does not guarantee a sale price, buyer response or time on the market.