We all know, first impressions are everything! When an appraiser or potential buyer first drives up to your property, they should immediately notice its clean and attractive exterior. To achieve this goal, there are quick and easy steps that can be taken such as pressure washing your home and driveway, cleaning your windows inside and out, deep cleaning the interior or adding color by painting your front door.
An appraisal is generated based on what an appraiser sees. Just think, if you change what an appraiser sees, you can change the value the appraiser generates. Not only do we need to consider the appraiser, but also the potential home buyer. What comes to mind when you see mold, mildew, dirt and grime? Health concerns? Future projects? Dollar signs? When in fact, all those thoughts can be avoided if you have a professional come out and power wash your exterior surfaces in one day!
Now that we have determined the value in pressure washing before putting your house on the market….
Let’s discuss the kind of surfaces you can get pressure washed or cleaned by professionals…
Pressure Washing is a restorative process. By power washing your homes exterior, your house gets a makeover by removing years of stains and dirt, making it like brand new again. Experienced professionals use low-pressure soft washing because it is the ONLY recommended method of safely cleaning the exterior of homes, buildings and other delicate services. All different exterior material can be power washed from vinyl siding to brick and stone.
Your driveway, walkways and porch:
The first things people see when they come to your home are the sidewalk and driveway. Why put all that money into landscaping when everything around it looks drab and dirty. Give your house the curb appeal with a quick, safe concrete pressure wash. There are professionals that specialize in the removal of oil, grease, rust, brake fluid, fertilizer, transmission fluid, rust, stains, algae, dirt, grime, bird & animal droppings, moss, lichen, and paint.
Your patio, deck and fence
Outdoor living space is a great value to potential buyers. Do you have the space, but it doesn’t look very appealing? Don’t replace it, clean it. Power washing can brighten up the area, remove the mildew build up and make it look new again.