Getting the House Ready to Sell - Landscaping
Landscaping
Is your landscaping at least average for
the neighborhood? If it is not, buy a few bushes and plant them. Do not
put in trees. Mature trees are expensive, and you will not get back your
investment. Also, immature trees do not really add much to the
appearance value of the home.
If you have an area for flowers, buy
mature colorful flowers and plant them. They add a splash of vibrancy
and color, creating a favorable first impression. Do not buy bulbs or
seeds and plant them. They will not mature fast enough to create the
desired effect and you certainly don’t want a patch of brown earth for
homebuyers to view.
Your lawn should be evenly cut, freshly
edged, well watered, and free of brown spots. If there are problems with
your lawn, you should probably take care of them before working on the
inside of your home. This is because certain areas may need to be
re-sod, and you want to give it a chance to grow so that re-sod areas
are not immediately apparent. Plus, you might want to give fertilizer
enough time to be effective.
Always rake up loose leaves and grass
cuttings.
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