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It is time I hire a professional to cut my grass?

By Richard Mielke

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Results

July 19, 2008 07:25 AM

I just finished cutting my lawn. It is 93 degrees F outside. I have been putting off cutting it because it was too wet, too hot, too dark out, have to meet a client, too tired. I think it is time I hire a professional. I can hire a high school aged neighbor who cuts several lawns in the subdivision, or I can hire a lawn cutting company. They both seem to do a comparable job. Show of hands, should I hire the neighborhood kid or the landscape guys?

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Wayne B. Pruner

Oregon First - Tigard, OR

Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

I would go with the kid. I like to reward initiative and after he is gone (moved away) you can hire a pro.

Jul 19, 2008 07:30 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

I say do it yourself...great exercise. Actually I must do it tomorrow.

Jul 19, 2008 07:33 AM

Lane Bailey

Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA

Realtor & Car Guy

That is a toughy... I personally enjoy cutting my grass. I just hate everything else. When I cut the grass, my brain has almost NOTHING to do... great idea time.

Get the kid if he is doing good work.

Jul 19, 2008 07:35 AM

Carol Lee

Dilbeck Real Estate - Oak Park, CA

Realtor - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake CA Homes

As the mother of teenaged boys, I say give it to the kid. Gives 'em speinding money, work ethic, and self esteem.

Jul 21, 2008 04:17 AM

Todd Clark - Retired

eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR

Principle Broker Oregon

Gee hard one, hire the kid with a work ethic or hire the company that will subcontract the job to someone else and take a piece of the money.

Jul 25, 2008 11:34 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Richard,

I hired a kid in the neighborhood 6 years ago.....$20.00 per cut at the time for my acre + and it includes weed whacking and cleanup.....

Today I pay only $40.00 per cut.....and I have never looked back.

Thanks for supporting my posts too.

Jul 28, 2008 03:08 AM

Jen Bowman

Keller Williams on the Water - Holmes Beach, FL

Realtor - Anna Maria Island & Bradenton FL

My vote is to hire the neighborhood kid. When I was 11, I mowed 4 of the lawns in my neighborhood. It is a great way to teach someone the value of a dollar. I think it creates great work ethic. I also sold Avon door to door when I was 13 through 17, (my mom had to sign for me) and babysat. By the time I was 17, I wanted a car. I bought it myself, paid cash and paid my own insurance. Kids can learn valuable life lessons by having part time jobs.

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