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Landscaping DON'TS When Selling a Home

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The first impressions  potential home buyers  get of your home can determine whether or not they are interested enough to want to see more. Your home's exterior can be the reason a buyer moves forward with requesting a walk-through or the reason they run screaming in the opposite direction. Last week,  eXp Realty  talked about some landscaping DO's when selling a home. This week we're sharing with you some landscaping DON'Ts to avoid when selling your home. DON'T Plant Non-Native Plants A beautiful landscape is not complete without some beautiful plants. Err on the side of caution and low-maintenance by planting perennials native to the region. Buyers may be turned off by the idea of having to put a lot of work into maintaining the lawn. And while they may be pretty to look at, non-native plants will be just that: high maintenance. Instead opt for some low-maintenance hardy native plants that require little attention. DON'T Leave Toys and Lawn Equipment ...

Landscaping Do's When Selling a Home

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One of the first impressions potential home buyers get of your home is the exterior of your home. Often times, after a potential buyer views your home online, they'll do a drive-by to see if the pictures do it justice. Your home's exterior can be the reason a buyer moves forward with requesting a walk-through or the reason they run screaming in the opposite direction. This week, eXp Realty is covering some landscaping DO's when selling a home. DO Maintain Your Lawn Regularly Grass to your knees is going to be an immediate turn off for buyers. Keep your lawn looking crisp and clean by mowing and weed eating regularly. Keep trees pruned and bushes trimmed. Address any brown spots in your lawn and remove any excess foliage that may be overgrowing in your flower beds. A well-maintained lawn portrays a well-maintained home! DO Power Wash Your Home's Exterior, Sidewalks, and Patios You'd be surprised by how much grit and grime can accumulate on your home's ...

Spruce Up Your Landscaping this Spring

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Improving your landscaping is a great way to improve the appearance your home. Doing just a few things to spruce up your yard can increase curb appeal and in some cases, speed up the process of selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks . First impressions are a big deal, and if potential buyers like the way the outside of your house looks, they will often be more likely to make an appointment for a showing. Even if you are not trying to sell your Lake of the Ozarks real estate , Spring is a great time to give your landscaping some extra attention! You do not have to be a professional to improve your landscaping. eXp Realty has some great landscape improvement tips for all the DIY people. Climate Matters! Landscaping isn’t terribly difficult, but there should be some planning involved. You may think you can just go to your local farm and garden store and pick whatever you think will look nice, but that is not how you should approach your landscape. Your geographic region plays...