For Realtors
Seller repair items handled before they become a closing-week scramble
When a seller needs repairs handled before listing, during a transaction, or before closing, things can get busy fast.
Maybe the inspection report came back.
Maybe the buyer requested repairs.
Maybe the seller has a punch list before photos.
Maybe an appraisal or lender item needs attention.
Maybe there are just a few loose ends that need to be handled before closing.
MR Home Solutions helps listing agents and sellers get repair items scoped, quoted, coordinated, and completed without making the agent become the contractor, scheduler, and project manager.
You stay in the loop.
Your seller gets a clear next step.
The deal keeps moving.
Need help with pre-closing repairs?
Call or text MR Home Solutions at
(334) 442-9453
or email
info@mrhomeauburn.com
Common realtor situations we help with
Pre-listing repairs before photos, showings, or listing
Inspection repair addendum items after buyer repair requests are agreed to
Pre-closing punch lists when small items need to be handled before closing
Appraisal or lender-required repairs
Seller-approved repairs that need one responsible point of contact
Multi-trade repair lists involving handyman work, paint, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or other trades
When to bring us in
The best time to think about repairs is before everybody is scrambling.
You do not have to wait until everything is perfectly organized before reaching out. If a repair issue could affect the listing, the seller, the closing timeline, or the deal momentum, go ahead and loop us in.
A simple text is enough:
“Hey Justin, I have a listing that may need some repair help. I’ll send details once I know what the seller wants to do.”
That’s perfect.
No ceremony required. No fanfare. Just a heads-up.
For inspection repair items, we usually quote from the agreed repair addendum once the seller has approved the repair requests.
For pre-listing or general pre-closing punch-list work, we can quote from a seller-approved repair list, photos, notes, and a clear deadline.
In any case, earlier is better.
Repairs have a special talent for becoming urgent at the exact wrong time.
How the process works
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When a repair item, inspection list, punch list, or client project question comes up, send us a quick call, text, or email.
Call or text (334) 442-9453
or email info@mrhomeauburn.comSend whatever you have:
Property address
Photos
Inspection report
Repair addendum
Punch list
Closing date or desired completion date
Quick note about what needs attention
You do not need to organize everything perfectly before reaching out.
Just get us enough information to understand the issue, the timeline, and who needs to be involved.
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Before we quote or schedule the work, we need to know what the seller has actually wants to handle.
For inspection repair addendum items, that usually means sending us the signed repair addendum and the inspection report.
This matters because the full inspection report may include a lot of observations, recommendations, and general notes. The repair addendum tells us what the seller has actually agreed to address.
For pre-listing or pre-closing punch-list work, this may be simpler. You can send the seller-approved repair list, photos, property address, and deadline.
The goal is simple:
Define the approved work.
Understand the timeline.
Figure out what needs a handyman, what needs a licensed trade, and what needs more attention before anyone starts guessing.
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Once your seller is ready to move forward, introduce us in a group text or email.
You stay in the relationship seat. We help with the repair process.
A simple introduction works great:
“Hey [Seller], I’m introducing you to Justin with MR Home Solutions. They help with listing and pre-closing repair items. Justin, I’ll send over the repair list and any inspection notes so you can take a look and help us get a quote together.”
From there, we can communicate directly with the seller while keeping you updated.
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We review the approved repair items, timeline, photos, access information, and any inspection notes or addendum language.
Then we prepare a clear quote for the seller.
If the list includes items that require a licensed electrician, HVAC contractor, or plumber, we coordinate that through our trusted trade partners.
That is one of the main advantages of working with MR Home Solutions.
Your seller does not have to chase five different people, and you do not have to become the contractor, scheduler, and project manager.
Everybody wins.
Or at least everybody has fewer phone calls to return, which is its own kind of victory.
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Once the seller approves the quote, we collect the required deposit and get the work scheduled.
The seller is our client for the repair work unless another arrangement is clearly made.
Sometimes work may be paid through the closing settlement, and we are happy to discuss that when needed.
For most projects, we need seller approval before starting, along with clear communication about payment, access, schedule, and expectations.
This protects the seller, the agent, and MR Home Solutions.
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Once approved, we schedule the work and coordinate the right people.
That may include:
Handyman repairs
Door and trim repairs
Drywall patches
Paint touch-ups
Caulking
Hardware adjustments
Minor carpentry
Small exterior repairs
Plumbing coordination
Electrical coordination
HVAC coordination
Other punch-list items needed before listing or closing
Our goal is to complete the approved work in a timely manner, as long as the scope, schedule, access, materials, and trade availability allow it.
Earlier notice gives everybody a better shot at a smooth finish.
Closing week is not the ideal time to discover that the “small repair” has grown arms, legs, and a building permit.
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Progress, questions, updates, discoveries, and schedule notes stay in the group thread whenever possible.
If we find something that changes the scope, we pause, document it, and communicate before moving forward.
Some repairs are straightforward. Some need a closer look once the work starts. That is normal.
The important thing is that nobody is left guessing.
Clear communication keeps the seller informed, keeps the agent in the loop, and helps small issues get handled before they become bigger problems.
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At completion, we help close the loop so the seller and listing agent know what was handled.
That may include:
Completion update
Photos
Notes on what was repaired
Any items that still need attention
Final invoice
Any closeout documentation needed for the transaction
The goal is not just to do the work.
The goal is for the repair items to be resolved clearly, professionally, and with fewer loose ends before the next step.
Loose ends have a way of becoming everybody’s problem.
We try to close the loop clearly.
Have repair requests coming?
Text us before it turns into a scramble.
If you have a listing with repair items, inspection requests, a seller punch list, or pre-closing loose ends, go ahead and loop us in.
We can help review the situation, quote the approved work, coordinate the right people, and get the repair items handled with a clear process.