Realtors, Do This Before Listing the Property

As a realtor, you know that the quicker the sale the better. So don’t pass up the opportunity to speed up the sale of your properties by washing them first. A clean house will help increase your turnover rate.

Increase curb appeal.

A beautiful exterior will draw buyers in. Likewise, a messy, dirty exterior will signal to them that the interior is also messy and undesirable. Just as you would make sure the lawn and landscaping are neat and tidy, you also want to make sure the surfaces are shiny and clean.

Let in the light.

Do you encourage sellers to open blinds and curtains before a showing? If so, you know the power of bright, natural light. Buyers feel happier in brightly lit rooms. When the windows and skylights in a home are clean, more light is able to come in. People are often surprised because even windows that don’t seem that dirty can hold a lot of dirt! The difference in interior light once they are clean is well worth it.

Prevent surprises.

Sometimes, power washing reveals areas of the home where repairs are needed. Maybe a piece of siding is cracked, or some trim paint needs to be touched up. You don’t want to discover this during the inspection!

Smoother inspection process.

Aside from taking care of any needed repairs in advance, just the simple fact that the house is clean can help the inspection process go smoother. If the inspector sees a bunch of dirt and mold, they will need to look closely for damage. This also primes them to look more closely for the rest of the inspection – first impressions are important for inspections too! When everything is clean, inspectors tend to assume there is no damage, and can see any damage much easier if there is something that needs to be taken care of.