Yesterday I did an Open House here in Crescent City, CA at 1540 Plumas. This home is a 3bedroom, 1bathroom home built in 1966 with 1586 square feet of living space on over half an acre of property with a 2car detached garage and well/septic located in the country. Although there was little turnout, I found myself quite busy doing yard work. I take pride in my work, so now that my work is selling a property, I do what I can to improve the marketability of all of my listings. When I first showed up to my Open House, I was admiring the tall trees on the property when I noticed ivy vines spiraling 20 feet up around a few of them. Then I noticed all of the pine cones on the yard and street. Immediately I went back home to get my gardening tools. Left a note with an explanation and my phone number just in case someone showed up while I was gone. It took over six hours to do remove the ivy from four of the trees and rake the half acre lot of all the cones. I did get a solid lead however, as well as a couple contacts who were vaguely interested in property. The inside was completely cleaned already, so I really felt an obligation to do the same to the outside. I know that the people who came yesterday appreciated my efforts to make the landscaping presentable. So next time you do an Open House, make sure that the entire property has been cared for. Although it may require additional effort, your buyer may decide against the property if it looks dirty, damaged, neglected or abandoned.
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