subject: Tips for Selling Real Estate – Sparkling Window Cleaning [print this page] Tips for Selling Real Estate Sparkling Window Cleaning
Never under estimate the power of a first impression when selling real estate property. If you want a potential buyer to give your property more than a passing glance, you must make sure that first glance grabs their attention. There are some seemingly small things that make a big difference. Sometimes the biggest impression is made unconsciously. For instance a property with sparkling clean windows might make a great first impression, but it will not be the clean windows that stand out. Instead it is the over all look of tidiness that is appealing. If the windows are in need of cleaning, however, that would stand out like a sore thumb.When preparing a property for sale, take time to make a perfect first impression by cleaning and refurbishing every detail that can be seen passing by on the street. Trim up over growth in landscaping, clean up litter, repair even small details, add an ornamental touch and clean the windows. The property should absolutely sparkle.If you want to make an effort at cleaning the windows yourself, here are a few tips. To make the windows sparkle like a professional does, make sure you use professional tools. The most important tool of a professional window cleaner is the squeegee. A good squeegee is absolutely imperative for doing a good job cleaning windows. Attempting to clean windows with a poor squeegee is almost impossible. It will leave streaks, and not clean the windows.Even a great squeegee will be ineffective if not used properly. After washing the window, drag the squeegee across the window, going from left to right and from top to bottom. The squeegee must be wiped dry with a soft, dry, clean cloth after every pass on the window.There are several professional window cleaning solutions available to clean the windows, and then to keep them streak free. For home use, a solution of water with one or two drops of dishwashing liquid, or a mixture of vinegar and water might work. Professional cleaners have solutions that not only clean the window, but effectively cause the windows to resist water, dirt and fog, thus keeping them looking clean longer. Some professional window cleaners sometimes sell their solutions for home use. You would have to call around to see what is available.When cleaning windows yourself, safety can also be an issue. For a single story smaller home, a standard ladder will suffice, and should not be too dangerous. On the other hand, on a two or three story home, or a larger property, there are specialized ladders or scaffolding that must be used along with safety harnesses. When using professional cleaning solutions, be sure to follow all warnings and safety hazard precautions both for use and for disposal.When preparing your property for sale, and assessing the need for window cleaning, all the above issues must be taken into consideration when determining if it is going to be a do it yourself' job. You must first gather estimates from professional window cleaners, then estimate the cost of the tools and equipment you would need, as well as availability and then compare cost, time and trouble. It might be more cost effective to simply hire the professionals.When hiring a professional, seek out established businesses with a good reputation. Ask about warranty and guarantees. Find out how they estimate the job, by the window or by the hour. Determine what is in your budget. Remember that the cost of window cleaning can be included in promotion and marketing cost of selling real estate.Whether you do it yourself, or hire a professional, clean, sparkling windows is one important aspect of preparing real estate property for sale. It may not be noticeable, but dull, dark, water spotted windows will keep potential clients from giving you more than a passing glance.If you are looking to increase interest when selling your house you want it to look as good as possible. SO why not do some window cleaning? We used this window cleaning brighton, service when selling our investment property.
