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Are Your Dirty Windows Keeping You From Selling Your Home?
Posted on Monday, March 1st 2021

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Home with For Sale Sign

Few processes in life are as complex and difficult as buying or selling a home. From the market factors at play to the various players involved — agents, banks, inspectors, etc. — there are no shortage of hurdles to navigate.

Then there is the emotional and financial factor, particularly for those selling a home. You want others to see the same value in your home as you have during the time you lived there. And speaking of value, you have an idea of what the home should be worth.

But what if you’re not getting the price you want? Despite a wide range of factors, no matter how positive, it’s possible that dirty windows are causing an outsized effect on the appearance of your home and impacting the interest.

Let’s take a look at some reasons why dirty windows could actually be one reason your home isn’t selling like you thought.


Curb Appeal is Real

Though it’s often used to describe the look and feel of a home, curb appeal does quantifiably affect the prices you can expect when selling a home. A recent study found that positive curb appeal can increase the price of a home by an average of seven percent over similar homes with poor curb appeal. That is a massive change in expectations for some cosmetic changes that are often easy to make.

Residential window cleaning is one of those tasks that can not only improve the home’s curb appeal but can even impact the feel of the home on the inside. Allowing more natural light to stream into each room will allow the work and effort you’ve put into the home to truly shine. Homebuyers could be much more impressed when viewing photos of the home and when touring in person.


Not a One-Time Task

One of the bigger mistakes homeowners make with their windows is letting their window cleaning fall to the bottom of the to-do list. They may dust around the house or occasionally clean the gutters, but windows can often become an afterthought.

Of course, dirt and grime can build up on the windows and window screens. If that occurs, not only will the task be much more difficult, but there is also the possibility that you could find the windows have been damaged or warped. That could cost you in replacements or inspections.
 
It’s important to maintain the integrity of your windows with consistent cleaning. And if you don’t have the time or energy to do the job regularly…

Fish Window Cleaner Cleaning Outside of Home's Windows


Let the Pros Handle It!

Residential window cleaning can be done by DIY enthusiasts, but it can certainly be time- and labor-intensive. There are also some harmful mistakes amateur cleaners often make, whether it be misusing equipment or using the wrong chemicals.

For many homeowners, especially in the process of selling their homes, hiring professionals to do the job the right way is well worth the investment. Contact the pros at Fish Window Cleaning to ensure your home is presented in its best form and highest value!

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