Realtors will tell you that one of the best ways to quickly sell your home is to increase its curb appeal. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and the first appearance of your home to a potential home buyer can make all the difference. In addition to maintaining the landscaping, your realtor will advise you to keep the exterior of your home looking fresh and clean. Often, homeowners will think this means they need to either repaint or replace their home’s exterior. However, less expensive options may be available.
Regardless of the roofing material on your home, black streaks and other discoloration do not always mean damage or replacement. These unsightly discolorations are evidence of a buildup of organic material, such as mold, mildew, and fungi. By hiring a professional exterior cleaner, you can have the roof cleaned of this organic material and restore your roof to a like new appearance. Not only will your roof appear younger than it really is, the absence of organic material will extend its lifespan. This is much less expensive than a partial or total roof replacement, and will increase your home’s appeal. The same applies to the rest of your home’s exterior. Organic material can colonize and grow on any building material, from brick to vinyl, leaning black and green streaks and discoloration. A simple cleaning by an exterior cleaning professional will greatly improve your home’s appearance.
It is best to always hire a professional for your exterior cleaning needs. A professional exterior cleaner has the experience and the knowledge to use the best cleaning agent and method for your home’s specific needs. They will be able to properly clean the exterior of your home without the risk of unnecessary damage. Often a homeowner will try to clean the exterior himself and accidentally cause damage. This is usually because the wrong kind of cleaning method and/or agent was used. A professional exterior cleaner understands what levels of pressure or non pressure to use, as well as the proper cleaning agent to use so as not to damage your property.
To increase their curb appeal, most homeowners will spend a thousands of dollars repainting and replacing the exterior of their home. However, unless there is significant damage to the exterior of your home, a less expensive cleaning may be all it takes to make it look fresh and new to potential buyers.