PrimeTurn Guide
Realtor Listing Prep Playbook
How top agents coordinate vendors and turn cold listings into bidding wars.
Pre-listing punch list
- Whole-home deep clean (baseboards, vents, windows)
- Declutter and depersonalize; offsite storage if needed
- Touch-up paint in neutral, modern tones
- Refresh landscaping and curb appeal (mulch, mow, edge)
- Replace dated light fixtures and cabinet hardware
- Repair obvious cosmetic issues (drywall, caulk, grout)
- Stage key rooms: living, primary, kitchen
Vendor coordination scripts
- Set a single project manager — usually you, the agent
- Group jobs into one window to minimize seller stress
- Get all quotes in writing before sharing with seller
- Use PrimeTurn to dispatch cleaning + landscaping + handyman simultaneously
- Provide vendors a single point of contact at the property
- Confirm completion with photos before listing day
Seller-lead conversion playbook
- Respond to every new lead within 5 minutes
- Lead with value: free home valuation + listing-prep estimate
- Send a 1-page 'what to expect' before the first meeting
- Always show comps + a clear price-to-net walkthrough
- Close with a written 30-day prep timeline
Negotiation tactics that lift offers
- Set offer-review deadlines to create urgency
- Encourage escalation clauses in competitive markets
- Counter on terms (close date, repairs) before price
- Always provide a pre-inspection report when possible
- Highlight the listing-prep work in MLS notes — buyers pay for confidence
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