Landscape your Front and Back Yard before Selling
The "curb appeal" of your home can influence buyers before they ever set foot inside your home. In fact, a large number of buyers will make a decision as to whether or not to even view your home further, based on how it appears from the outside.
To get the highest selling price for your home, we suggest a small investment in landscaping. This can have a significant impact on your home's appearance, and by extension, the perceived value of your home for potential buyers. Don't forget your back yard either. A well manicured lawn, trimmed bushes and healthy looking trees boost the value and selling price of your home.
Landscaping Tips to Enhance your Home's Value and Selling Price
| • | Mow, trim, fertilize and hydrate the lawn |
| • | Re-sod bare spots on the lawn |
| • | Edge the lawn |
| • | Remove dead or dying plants and flowers |
| • | Clean all debris from front and back yards |
| • | Thoroughly weed flowerbeds |
| • | If views are obstructed by overgrowth, restore views by trimming trees and bushes |
| • | Add colorful plants or flowers near front door and porch area |
| • | Power wash the deck |
| • | Prune trees and bushes |
| • | Rake fallen leaves |
| • | Weed and fertilize the garden |
| • | Secure fences |
| • | Remove moss and weeds from walkways and driveway |
| • | If you have an awning for the patio, make sure that it is also free of debris and that there are no tears or worn material. Replace if necessary. |
| • | Keep firewood neatly stacked |
| • | Keep trash area clean and organized |
| • | Keep walks, steps and driveway obstacle-free |
| • | Remove signs such as "Beware of Dog" |
| • | Replace welcome mat at the doorway |
Find more tips on improving your home's value at Homescout's Home Improvements page.
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