seller can pay the bill.... I'd make arrangements to have it done....

No... it is not part of my job to pay for maintenance on a client's home. What does being out of town have to do with it? You can arrange for the job and have them billed directly.

Slippery slope.

This subject would have been broached at listing. A phone call and their credit card gets it done.

Seller can pick the company, pay for it, and I would coordinate.

I''d find the company to do this job. 

Payment to be done by owners via credit card. 

Happy Holidays. 

William,

No, I would not.  I would suggest to them to have this done, show them the estimate, and supervise it getting done.  That is plenty of donation on your part.  A

The seller can pick up the tab with a credit card!

No, would not for many reasons including the liability for damage.  I don’t pay for work to be done on anyone’s home other than my own.  Why would we do that? 

Depends on the cost, most likely I would let the seller pay for it though.

I would certainly recommend someone who could do the work for them. If they can't afford to do that, they could get out there with a bucket of hot soapy water, a bottle of Dawn, a sponge and a ladder. The end result would probably be similar.

  Can the Seller afford to pay for it?

Probably not. I would put them in contact with a vendor so they could arrange it and pay for it. I would offer to inspect after the job is completed. In an extreme situation, may ask a vendor to defer payment until closing!

No. I would give them a list of vendors to call for quotes and tell them to pick one then work out payment via credit card.

I have supervised things for sellers to make sure they get done.   Most clients ask for recommendations. I give the a couple of numbers to call and let them make the arrangements.

No problem. I have a good friend who doses that for a living. 

If the proper situation presented itself...I remain open to explore it

NO! but I may do it myself for half the price that a professional would charge.

No but they need to do it. Whether they live in town or not is irrelevant--this is an electronic age and most vendors will take credit card payment over the phone.

Open your pocket at the get = it will not stop.

No, I would help them find someone who can do it if they chose to go that route. 

I would make that suggestion and then it would be up to the seller.

No. I would suggest a contractor.

I can find someone to do it, but think the Sellers should pay for it.

Maybe, but need more info first

Agree with Barbara.

No.  Like Barbara Todaro said, I'd make the arrangements to have it done, but they can pay the bill.  That's what I've done with my out of town landlords.

Depends on the client.

Offer up a few names of people you trust that do that type of service. Most reasonable sellers will take your trusted advise. Good luck! 

I would not pay for it, but would offer to help make it happen.

Depends on the 'certainty of closing.'

IN most cases I would not hesitate to invest in making a home much more appealing for very little cost.

But, when the dude operating the pressure wand cuases paint seperation, there will be some 'splaining' to do.

I'll manage the process - seller pays.