Home Seller Tip # 1 - Make Sure Front Yard does not Look Like Desert
I am starting a series of home selling tips for sellers and this is the first post of this series. I am convinced readers of posts these days are more interested in easy to read and to the point posts than long drawn out essays. Most folks have a very short attention span especially in the days of instant updated news and constant social media.
I have noticed in the last few weeks many yards in the Katy area and especially the Grand Lakes neighborhood are starting to look like a desert. The ground is very hard and and small areas of grass still exist in some instances. The weather in the Houston area is very hot and humid. While we had too much rain this spring right now we are experiencing limited rainfall. Some for sale homes I have seen look like they have virtually no grass in their front yard and their whole yard plus landscape looks sad at best.
Homeowners whether they are selling or not selling need to make sure their yards are being properly watered each day/week. If a home has existing sprinkler system make sure it is in good working order and if not get the system repaired. I have also seen several homes where the sprinkler system is doing a great job of watering the street. Obviously these system need attention and adjustment. Some homes appear to not have a sprinkler system. If this case alternative watering methods using garden hoses need to employed on regular basis even though this is truly a huge headache. These suggestions appear to be no brainers and on the common sense side but the yard appearance situation is getting worse by the day in several instances. Many times sellers or homeowners and some agents overlook the obvious.
Even if you are selling your home keeping your yard in good shape should be priority for numerous reasons. One important fact to keep in mind, the soil below the surface of our homes is not stable and when it is dry like a desert tends shift and may actually cause a serious foundation issue.
One key elementary tip for selling any home is have make sure your home has wonderful curb appeal and makes potential buyers to come inside the view the rest of the home. If the front yard looks like it is going thru a war then the potential to draw potential buyers inside becomes more remote.
Home Seller Tip # 1 - Make Sure Front Yard does not Look Like Desert
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