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Real Estate Exterior Photo Retouching

Upload a house exterior photo and describe what needs fixing. AI removes stains, repairs paint, and improves curb appeal in seconds.

House exterior with large oil and tire stains on concrete driveway
Before
Same house exterior with clean, freshly power-washed looking driveway
After

Real Estate Exterior Retouching

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Popular use cases:
  • real estate exterior photo retouching
  • house exterior photo editing
  • curb appeal photo improvement
  • driveway stain removal photo
  • exterior paint touch up photo
  • listing exterior photo cleanup
  • property exterior photo fixer
  • free real estate exterior editor

Cost
Free No signup required
Time
Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on
Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
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AI-powered photo editing
Scenario Prompt Time
Driveway stain removal remove oil and tire stains from driveway, match surrounding concrete texture 20s
Faded paint refresh freshen faded exterior paint to look freshly painted — realistic finish, preserve shadows 25s
Clutter removal remove trash cans and clutter, replace with clean driveway and landscaping 25s

How it works

  1. Upload the exterior photo

    Drop the house exterior photo into EditThisPic. Works best with straight-on or 3/4-angle shots that clearly show the front of the property. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB.

    Expect: Simple stain removal or paint freshen: 20-25 seconds. Multiple issues (stained driveway, weathered siding, debris removal): 25-35 seconds, may need one pass per issue.
  2. Describe the retouching you need

    Type what to fix: 'remove the dark oil stain on the left side of the driveway and clean up the dirty marks on the siding near the garage' or 'freshen the faded white exterior paint so the house looks freshly painted.' Be specific about location and the target result. No marking needed for most common exterior issues — the AI recognizes driveways, siding, trim, and common staining patterns.

    Tip: Describe problem location AND target result: 'remove the stain on the driveway so it looks clean and freshly sealed' is more precise than just 'remove the stain.'

    Copy one of these to get started:

    Stained driveway cleanup remove the oil and tire stains on the driveway so the concrete looks clean and freshly power-washed, matching the color of the unstained sections
    Faded exterior paint refresh freshen the faded and chalky white exterior paint on the siding and trim so the house looks freshly painted — clean, bright, and well-maintained
    Remove trash cans and clutter remove the trash cans, recycling bins, and any clutter visible on the driveway and along the side of the house — replace with clean driveway and landscaping
    Dirty siding deep clean remove the green algae, mildew stains, and dirt streaks from the white vinyl siding so it looks freshly pressure-washed and bright white
    3 more prompts
    Cracked and weathered driveway repair the visible cracks and weathered patches on the driveway surface so it looks like freshly sealed concrete in good condition
    Weathered wood deck or fence retouch the weathered and gray-worn wood deck so it looks freshly stained in natural warm cedar tone — restored, not replaced
    Full exterior curb appeal polish retouch this house exterior for a listing photo — clean the driveway stains, freshen the faded paint, remove the garden hose and clutter by the door, and make the lawn edges look neat
  3. Review the retouched exterior

    Check that problem areas are cleanly removed, textures look consistent with surrounding surfaces, and the fix doesn't create any obvious artifacts or seams. Use the before/after slider to compare.

  4. Refine specific spots with markers if needed

    If the AI fixed the wrong area, missed a specific stain, or if you have multiple distinct issues to address, tap a marker on the exact spot and regenerate with a targeted description. Markers are especially useful when multiple surfaces need different treatments.

    Tip: Address one major issue per prompt for complex retouching — driveway stains first, then siding touch-up, then debris removal.
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Real Estate Exterior Retouching

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"Fixed the oil stains on the driveway and freshened up the faded siding in 90 seconds. The exterior looked like the sellers had just power-washed everything." @RealtorKimC_PHX

See it in action

House exterior with large oil and tire stains on concrete driveway
Before
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Same house exterior with clean, freshly power-washed looking driveway
After

Stained driveway cleaned for listing

A heavily oil-stained concrete driveway retouched to look freshly power-washed for an MLS listing photo.

Prompt: remove the large oil stains and tire marks on the driveway so the concrete looks freshly power-washed and clean — match the color and texture of the unstained areas
House with faded chalky white siding looking weathered and dingy
Before
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Same house with fresh bright white siding looking newly painted
After

Faded siding refreshed for sale

Chalky, faded white vinyl siding retouched to look freshly painted before listing photos were taken.

Prompt: freshen the faded and chalky white vinyl siding so it looks freshly painted — clean, bright white, and well-maintained throughout the front of the house
House exterior with trash cans, recycling bin, and garden hose cluttering the driveway
Before
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Same house exterior with all clutter removed and clean driveway and landscaping visible
After

Cluttered driveway cleared

Trash cans, a garden hose, and scattered items removed from the front of a property to reveal a clean listing-ready exterior.

Prompt: remove the two trash cans and recycling bin on the left side of the driveway, the garden hose coiled by the front door, and any visible clutter — replace with clean driveway surface and tidy landscaping

Detailed Guides by Scenario

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Listing Photo Preparation

Retouch exterior photos before uploading to MLS — fix stains, faded paint, and clutter that harm buyer first impressions.

Common Scenarios

  • Removing oil stains from a driveway in the primary exterior listing photo
  • Freshening faded or chalky siding so the house looks well-maintained
  • Clearing trash cans, cars, and visible clutter from the front of the property

Best Practices

  • Fix the most prominent issue first — buyers see the driveway and front door before anything else
  • Always specify 'realistic finish' to avoid CGI-looking results that signal AI editing
  • Disclose AI photo editing per your local MLS association guidelines
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FSBO and DIY Home Seller Photos

Improve your own exterior photos before listing — fix issues a power wash and touchup would solve without staging costs.

Common Scenarios

  • Cleaning up your own exterior photo taken on a phone before listing FSBO
  • Removing the trash cans you forgot to move before taking the listing photo
  • Fixing the oil stain your car left on the driveway that shows in every shot

Best Practices

  • Take the exterior photo on an overcast day or at golden hour for the most flattering light
  • Remove real clutter before photographing — AI works better on fewer, larger problems
  • Always compare your retouched photo to the actual property before publishing
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Real Estate Agent Photo Workflow

Quickly retouch exterior photos from each listing rather than scheduling a second photo shoot or paying per-image editing services.

Common Scenarios

  • Fixing minor exterior issues in listing photos without waiting for a photographer retoucher
  • Addressing seller requests to 'clean up the driveway' or 'make it look fresher' quickly
  • Creating a polished exterior hero shot from a single phone photo taken on walkthrough day

Best Practices

  • Build a standard checklist: driveway, siding, trim, landscaping edge, visible clutter
  • Run one prompt per issue for complex properties rather than stacking multiple requests
  • Keep original unedited photos on file — disclose AI edits as required by local board rules

If something looks off

Stain was removed but the texture looks wrong or patchy

Why: The AI removed the stain but blended the fill incorrectly, creating a visible seam or patch.

Try: clean the stain on the driveway and blend the repaired area seamlessly to match the surrounding concrete texture and color

Tip: Adding 'blend seamlessly' and 'match surrounding texture' prevents the patchwork look.

AI removed something I didn't want removed (bushes, fixtures)

Why: The AI misread an object as clutter. This happens when architectural features sit near problem areas.

Try: Tap a marker specifically on only the stain or object to remove, then regenerate: 'remove only the marked item and nothing else'

Tip: Markers with 'only the marked item' scope prevent the AI from making unintended removals nearby.

AI changed the wrong area or something I didn't want changed

Why: The AI interpreted the retouching instruction broadly and altered nearby surfaces.

Try: Tap a marker on the specific area, then regenerate: 'retouch only the marked area and do not change anything else in the photo'

Tip: Narrow scope markers are the most effective tool for precision exterior retouching with multiple distinct surfaces.

Freshened paint looks unnaturally bright or CGI

Why: The AI overcorrected and generated a paint finish that looks too perfect.

Try: freshen the faded exterior paint to look like a recently repainted house — realistic paint finish, not a CGI render. Preserve the natural shadows and texture of the siding

Tip: Adding 'realistic,' 'preserve natural shadows,' and 'not CGI' anchors the AI to photorealistic output.

Multiple issues addressed but some remain

Why: The AI prioritized the most prominent issue and left secondary problems untouched in a single pass.

Try: Run a second pass targeting only the remaining issue: 'in the previous edit the driveway stain was fixed — now also remove the green algae streaks on the left side of the siding'

Tip: For properties with multiple issues, address one per prompt rather than stacking all requests in a single instruction.

Quick answers

Do I need to mark or select the stain or problem area first?

No. For clearly visible problems like driveway stains or dirty siding, just describe what to fix: 'remove the oil stain on the driveway.' The AI identifies it from the description. Use markers if you have multiple similar surfaces and need to specify exactly which one to retouch.

Can this remove trash cans, cars, and clutter from exterior photos?

Yes. Describe what to remove and what should replace it: 'remove the two trash cans on the left side of the driveway and replace with clean driveway surface.' Specifying the replacement prevents the AI from leaving a blank void or filling with something unexpected.

Is there a free tool to retouch real estate exterior photos?

Yes. EditThisPic is free to try with no account required. Upload your exterior photo, describe the retouching needed, and get professional-quality results in 30 seconds. One free edit per week; credit packs from $1.99 for multiple photos.

Can AI freshen paint without making the house look like a CGI render?

Yes, when you prompt correctly. Add 'realistic paint finish, not CGI' and 'preserve natural shadows and siding texture' to your prompt. The AI then targets a freshly painted look with real-world lighting rather than a computer-generated perfection that reads as artificial.

Is retouched exterior photos allowed for MLS listings?

Removing clutter and fixing cosmetic issues like stains and faded paint is generally accepted MLS practice — the same fixes a power wash and fresh coat of paint would achieve. Digitally adding features that don't exist (a pool, a garage) would be misleading. Always disclose AI editing per your local MLS rules.

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