Getting you house in top shape is important when welcoming potential buyers inside.   But you don't want to forget about enticing buyers from the outside as well.  Your yard is definitely part of the first impression and having it in tip-top condition can help set the tone of any visit.  Unfortunately, summer's scorching sun can often work against you.  Here's how you can keep your garden and yard looking healthy and beautiful even in the hottest months:

Keep Watering, Set up a sprinkler in your yard and make sure your flowers and grass get water daily.  You'll save water - and plants - by only watering in the evenings or early mornings when the sun isn't beating down.

Choose Summer Flowers.  When planting your garden, always keep in mind the amount of sun and heat flowers might receive. With a little bit of TLC, your snapdragons and petunias will maintain their blooms throughout the summer.

Fertilize.   When fertilizing summer blooming flowers, use a fertilizer high in phosphorus or use a "bloom booster" formula.  This will help stimulate flowering throughout the summer, ensuring your garden will always look its best.

If all else fails, hire a local landscaping company or gardening center to plant a season of colorful flowers.  While this is an additional cost, it's worth it if it helps your house sell faster and at a higher price.

 
Posted by Brian Ripp on 05/10/2011 11:34 PM   Comments (2)   Curb Appeal in the Home Selling Channel   curb appeal, flowers, landscaping, sellers, buying  
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2 Comments on Curb Appeal Starts at the Curb

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I take pride that many neighbors of my rental properties do not KNOW that they are rental homes because of the exterior maintenance and pride residents take in the property....exterior upkeep is KEY!
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You are right - curb appeal is important for resale or for rental homes.  People make choices based on their first impression.  And you know the saying - You only have one chance to make a first impression. . . that goes for us as realtors and for the homes we represent!
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