Buying a Starter Home

4 Reasons To Professionally Clean Your Home's Exterior Before Putting Your House Up For Sale

5 May 2017

Capucine Leroux

When preparing your home for sale, it's important to talk to your real estate company about any improvements that need to be made before the agent shows your house to potential buyers. In most cases, you don't want to put your home on the market if you are not ready to show it off. One thing you may want to do is have your house professionally cleaned. A professional cleaning takes minimal investment but can offer many rewards, so consider these reasons when trying to decide if it's right for you.

It Will Show Off How Well-Maintained Your Home Has Been

A power wash of your home's exterior will show off how beautifully you have maintained your house over the years. After all, a thorough washing of the house shows off its beauty as well as the work and care that has gone into its maintenance. A home-buyer is more likely to desire a well-maintained home.

You Need to Maximize Your Curb Appeal to Connect with the Ideal Buyer

The most powerful moment at a showing is the first view home-buyers have of your house. This is the view of your home while the home-buyers are still in the car. If they strongly dislike the exterior of your house, they may just ride off without even getting out of the car.

First Impressions Tend to Carry Over to the Overall Showing Experience

How home searchers initially see your house will stay with them. Even if buyers do go in to check out the rest of your home after being disappointed with the outside of the house, they may not like it no matter how great the interior is because of the exterior issues. The idea of a dirty exterior can turn potential buyers off from imagining themselves living in the house.

When Your Home Looks 'Move-In Ready,' Buyers Can Be Inspired to Act

Seeing your house with its newly washed, sparkling clean exterior can excite home-buyers. They may be immediately impressed with how beautiful your house looks and take in the rest of the house with an enthusiastic attitude. If they can imagine that your house would be an ideal home that's move-in ready, they may be inspired to make an offer sooner rather than later.

Finally, before you place your home for sale, be sure to evaluate whether your home could benefit from professional power washing. No home can ever really be "too clean" so it's best to err on the side of cleaning the many different exterior parts of your property. Your real estate agent can help you decide whether other improvements can help you sell your house within your preferred time-frame.

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About Me

When my husband and I got married, I immediately expected to move into my dream home. However, my budget wasn’t large enough to fulfill all of my wishes for a new home. So, my husband and I decided to move into an older brick ranch home. Although the house needed several updates, it was built well. It also had plentiful closet space. Over the years, my husband and I have completed a few renovations that have made the home more enjoyable to live in. If you’re considering purchasing your first home, you may not be able to afford every item on your must-have list. A real estate agent can help you prioritize this list and find a suitable home for you. On this blog, you will discover the benefits of hiring a real estate agent to help you find your perfect starter home.