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Getting
the House Ready to Sell
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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