Quick answer
Buyers judge a home from the street. A pre-sale house wash, roof clean, driveway clean and tidy paths can make listing photos and open homes look dramatically better, often for far less than repainting.
Start from the street
- Wash external walls, eaves and fascias
- Clean the roof if it is stained or mossy
- Pressure clean or refresh the driveway and front path
- Clean the letterbox, front fence and entry
Then the outdoor living areas
- Pressure clean patios, decks and pool surrounds
- Remove algae and slippery spots from paths
- Clean outdoor furniture and balustrades
- Clear gutters and downpipes of visible debris
Timing it right
Book exterior cleaning 1–2 weeks before your listing photos, so everything looks its best on camera and at the first open home. If the concrete is dated or stained beyond cleaning, resurfacing can be a high-impact upgrade.
Common questions
Is a house wash worth it before selling?
A clean exterior photographs better and makes a stronger first impression at inspections, and costs far less than repainting.
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