What’s Included in a Typical Residential Make-Ready Service Package
- Mike Wimmer
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Executive Contracting and Handyman Company provides inspection-driven residential make-ready services that prepare homes for listing or leasing by fixing inspection issues before buyers and lenders flag them. Our typical make-ready services include: ✔ Smoke & carbon monoxide detector compliance ✔ GFCI outlet and minor electrical corrections ✔ Drywall repair and patch painting ✔ Exterior trim repair and rot replacement ✔ Tub and shower caulking ✔ Pressure washing sidewalks and siding ✔ Door hardware and screen repairs ✔ Flooring and cosmetic improvements Sellers who complete make-ready repairs before listing typically spend about 25% of what post-inspection concessions cost. |
Residential Make-Ready Service Summary |
When a home is preparing to hit the market or a rental is turning over, timing and preparation matter. At Executive Contracting and Handyman Company, we specialize in residential make-ready services designed to eliminate inspection issues, improve buyer confidence, and help properties sell or lease faster.
Our approach isn’t cosmetic fluff. It’s inspection-driven, financing-aware, and built around real transaction experience.
Here’s what’s included—and how our team helps protect your listing from costly surprises.
What Residential Make-Ready Means at Executive Contracting and Handyman Company
For us, residential make-ready applies to two primary scenarios:
Pre-listing preparation for homes being sold
Post-move-out preparation for homes being leased again
In both cases, our goal is simple: Fix what inspectors and buyers will flag—before they get the chance to.
We help sellers avoid negotiation pressure and help Realtors maintain deal momentum.
Learn more about our full Residential Make-Ready Services.
Our Inspection-Based Make-Ready Process
Unlike general contractors who focus only on large remodels or handymen who focus on isolated repairs, Executive Contracting and Handyman Company follows a structured inspection-first approach.
Tiered Property Walkthrough
We begin with an on-site walkthrough using our Good / Better / Best inspection tiers. This allows us to:
Identify safety and code compliance issues
Flag FHA/VA financing red flags
Prioritize repairs based on transaction risk
Create a clear action plan
Most walkthroughs take 60 to 90 minutes depending on property size and condition.
What’s Included in Our Residential Make-Ready Services
Our make-ready packages include both mechanical and cosmetic improvements—because inspections and buyers don’t separate the two.
Common Repairs We Handle
At Executive Contracting and Handyman Company, we frequently correct:
Expired or missing smoke detectors
Improper or missing carbon monoxide detectors
Non-functioning GFCI outlets
Exterior trim rot and exposed wood
Door hardware repairs and replacements
Drywall damage and patch painting
Failed tub and shower caulking
Toilets that won’t stop running
Torn window screens
Dirty flooring and carpet issues
Pressure washing sidewalks, siding, and entryways
Light fixture and bulb consistency
General cosmetic repairs that impact buyer perception
These small issues compound quickly during inspections—and we eliminate them early.
Financing & Inspection Issues We Prioritize
One major advantage of working with Executive Contracting and Handyman Company is our experience dealing with inspection and lending requirements.
We focus heavily on:
Safety compliance items
FHA and VA loan condition triggers
Exterior wood rot and paint exposure
Moisture-related concerns
Electrical safety issues
Addressing these early helps avoid appraisal delays, re-inspections, and financing hold-ups.
Why Our Make-Ready Services Save Sellers Money
From our real-world experience, sellers typically spend about one quarter of the cost fixing issues before listing compared to what buyers demand in post-inspection concessions.
When buyers control the narrative, repairs become leverage.
Our proactive make-ready process shifts that leverage back to the seller.
What Makes Executive Contracting and Handyman Company Different
We don’t operate like typical contractors or basic handyman services.
Our make-ready services include:
Custom carpentry repairs (stair damage, trim restoration, window and door repairs)
Exterior door replacements when deterioration or rust is present
Thermal imaging inspections to evaluate HVAC performance and identify missing or settled insulation
Professional, uniformed crews that represent Realtors and sellers properly
Experience working directly with Realtors and property managers
Most contractors avoid this type of detailed, small-scale work. We specialize in it.
Who We Serve Best
Executive Contracting and Handyman Company works primarily with:
Realtors preparing homes for listing
Homeowners selling properties
Property managers handling turnovers
Landlords preparing rentals
We focus on clients who value professional preparation and smooth transactions.
Schedule Your Make-Ready Inspection With Executive Contracting and Handyman Company
If you’re preparing to list a home or turn a rental, don’t wait for the inspection report to control the outcome. Let Executive Contracting and Handyman Company help you identify issues early, prioritize repairs, and prepare your property for success.
📞 Call 682-450-6071
🌐 Visit www.exec-contracting.com
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Realtors: Protect Your Listings Before Inspection Day
Executive Contracting and Handyman Company helps Realtors reduce inspection issues, financing delays, and post-contract renegotiations through professional make-ready services.
Schedule a walkthrough before listing and keep your transactions moving forward.
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