Winter Prep

What Should You Fix Before Listing Your Home This Fall?

Tony LaPrino

Published on: 01/10/2026

Preparing to sell your Maine home this fall? Learn which painting, drywall and cosmetic repairs can help your property feel listing ready.

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The September Punch List: What to Fix Before Maine’s First Frost | North Star Property Solutions

Tony LaPrino

Published on: 02/09/2026

Central Maine’s property preparation specialist walks through the September punch list — the small repairs and seasonal tasks to handle now, before the first frost makes them harder and costlier.

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Patch First, Paint Second: Why Surface Prep Determines the Finish

Tony LaPrino

Published on: 26/08/2026

Fresh paint cannot hide poor surface prep. Learn why drywall repair, sanding, cleaning and priming determine how professional the final finish looks

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Fix the Small Stuff Before Fall

Tony LaPrino

Published on: 19/08/2026

Damaged drywall, peeling paint, worn trim — late August is the time to fix them. Central Maine's Property Preparation Specialist explains why small repairs shouldn't wait for cold weather.

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