Here in the midwest, people love the changing seasons. Since such a large number of homes are listed in the Summer, seeing the difference in curb appeal between spring or summer and fall really forces home the point that home seller's must consider the changing times more than anyone.
Since homes still sell in the fall, a well manicured yard and freshly landscaped beds will go far in the fall when many of the competing listings have lost the luster of early summer gardening.
Here are some tips for keeping a property in showing shape outside.
1. Remove overgrown and struggling summer plants in favor of a more hardy fall plant like mums.
2. Consider powerwashing and window cleaning (after late summer, the massive amounts of pollen can muck up a house.
3. Stay up on leaves!!! Keeping the lawn clear and the beds free of leaves on a weekly basis goes a long way towards a fall sale.
4. Re-seal, weed and edge around driveways and walkways.
5. Add a fresh layer of mulch for a clean new look.
6. Edge / trim around driveways & walk ways.
Taking the time to spruce up the exterior will help position your home above the competition.
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