Here’s 3 reasons to pressure wash your house before selling

First impressions matter! 76% of buyers say first impressions are everything when purchasing a home, and 84% of home buyers want a good feeling when they walk through the front door of their potential new home. Consciously or not, it’s pretty undeniable that a exterior make-over can your property the healthy glow it needs.

Number 1 reason; increases natural light.

Moss, algae and general dirt buildup across the exterior of your home creates a much darker, dirtier looking surface. Utilising natural light can lighten buyers’ moods as they tour your home, and home buyers want a positive feeling when they walk through the front door of their potential new home. Natural light can facilitate that good feeling!

We currently offer gutter clearing, pressure washing, house washing, fence and decking treatments. All the essentials for brightening up your home.

Reason number 2; makes for a better listing

This was neck and neck with reason 1 in my opinion. Home’s with high-quality photography sell 32 percent faster. A professional photographer can only do so much if the exterior of your home has years of caked on dirt and grime. Real estate listing photos can make or break a sale, and a pressure washed home will look much better in photos too.

Buyers now, more than ever, are searching for property online. In fact, the National Association of Realtors recently put out a survey that explains that 99% of millennials, 90% of older boomers, and 70% of the silent generation are searching online for their new house.

A clean exterior will help your home stand out amongst the masses of listings and similar looking homes. You don’t want to miss out on potential buyers because your listing photos look dull!

If you’re not sure whether your home needs a pressure wash, peruse currently-listed homes and see how their photos compare to your home.

You may notice that higher-priced homes look clean and fresh compared to lower priced, grime-covered homes.

Last but not least, number 3; basic maintenance

Selling your home is a fresh start. Power washing your home’s exterior prior to listing it will boost your chances of a sale and attract the best buyers.

Removing years of dirt, grime, mold, and algae can breathe life into your home. Before pressure washing, you may have thought that you needed to replace the siding, windows, roof, or apply a new coat of paint.

The bottom line is that buyers don’t want to buy a home that looks like it hasn’t been maintained for years. Well-maintained homes sell faster.