09/18/2026
In San Jose, not every seller task needs to happen before photos.
• Finish touch-up paint, dead bulbs, wall dings, and obvious repairs first.
• Clear counters, nightstands, desks, and cords. Clean photos read bigger online.
• Freshen what shows fast on camera like bedding, towels, and the entry.
• If time is tight, bigger nice-to-have updates and extra garage or yard polish can usually wait until the home is on the market.
If you want, I can help you sort your list into must-do now and can-wait.