When selling a home, you want to get as much money as you can for it meaning you have to prepare your home to be sold. Many sellers focus on the inside, which is obviously important but when a potential buyer pulls up to your home the first thing they are going to see is the outside and the lawn. Taking the time to do some landscaping and outside maintenance can add a lot of value to your home. We have had clients who show up to a home and don’t end up even going inside because of how disgusted they are by the outside. Not only is an unkempt lawn work for the future buyer, but it also shows potential buyers that if the outside is unkempt, then the inside could be easily just as bad or worse. About a month before you sell your home, take the time to do a little bit of yard work such as trimming overgrown bushes, pick any weeds you might see, rake up any leaves and add a new layer of mulch.
I recently just went through all the above maintenance listed, not because I am 
selling my home, but because it’s good to take care of your lawn and to keep it maintained throughout your time living there so that when you eventually do think about selling, you won’t have to do much work at all. You can easily pay someone to do this work for you, but once I got the estimate I decided it was best to just do it myself and plus I would feel accomplished in knowing I did it myself. As you can see the picture on the left was the front of my house before I did the work. The bushes are overgrown, weeds are popping out everywhere, you can barely see the rocks outlining the area and overall, I just felt like there was too much going on.
The first step I took was to use my electric hedge trimmer. The bushes were way overgrown so I trimmed them down a lot and then I shaped them how I wanted. Next, I had to pick up everything I had trimmed off which was a lot more than I thought and took up two whole garbage bins, so before you start make sure your
garbage bins are empty. Next, I took a step back and looked at the area and still felt like there was too much going on so I actually ended up getting rid of a few bushes, so you could easily see some of the pretty ones in the back. I then started pulling all the weeds I could. Now it was time for the mulch. I did my research and found that weeds will still easily come up, so a good idea is to use cardboard or newspaper and lay it down in the whole area. I just grabbed some cardboard from the recycling center. After that I went to the store and bought mulch, which is fairly cheap. I ended up having to buy more bags, but in the end this area used 7 bags of mulch so if you have an area bigger or smaller than this, keep that in mind. I laid down the mulch and spread it evenly, so it was about two inches thick. Then I took out all the rocks since they had kind of been buried and re-laid them. The last step I did was moved some of the rocks closer to the plants since I had cut down a few and put new soil and grass seeds in the other area.
This project took me less than a week and I feel that my yard looks so much 
better. If I had been selling my home and a buyer saw my yard before hand they might have still been interested in the home, but now that I fixed it up it would be more appealing to them. A few other tips to make your yard more appealing when selling is to clean your gutters, power wash your home to make it cleaner looking, clean your windows and even paint the outside of your front door or replace the house numbers in order to make your house look newer and stand out to potential buyers.
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sac. The well-kept, colorful plants near the front door really make this home stand out. As you step into this home you will be greeted by two large rooms separated by an arch way. One room could be used as a formal dining room while the other has many different uses such as an office or a play room. Your eyes will be drawn to the luminous hardwood flooring throughout the home. As you continue you will see the living room with a gorgeous accent wall and a fireplace that you can cozy up to during the winter.
Caledonia granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, and six recessed lights to provide you with adequate lighting in the kitchen. The kitchen also provides access to the formal dining room and has double door to the backyard which allows natural lighting in the home.
three of the bedrooms. On the far right is the second bedroom. Continuing upstairs you will find the walk-in laundry room and the third bedroom. Next door is the huge master bedroom with a large en-suite. The en-suite features double sinks, separate shower, garden tub and a huge walk-in closet that is complete with recessed lighting, hardwood flooring, custom shelves, drawers and a laundry hamper. All of the bedrooms feature new carpet.
perfect for entertaining. There is also a few mature trees in some of the neighbors yard, which allows you more privacy while not having to worry about maintenance. The home warranty is included with this home. Don't miss out on this beautiful home! If you have any questions about this home please contact PROCUDER Realty at 864-438-5050 or visit www.GreenvilleRealEstateHub.com.
beautiful flowers and bushes around the home. Upon entering the home, you will walk into the entry way and be greeted with the formal dining room on your right with a nicely painted accent wall. Your eyes will be drawn to the 7” engineered hardwood floors. To the left of the entrance is a long hallway. The first door on your right is a Full Bath which is perfect for guests. Across the hall is the first Bedroom which can be used as a child’s room, guest room or even an office. Continuing through the hall you will see the walk-in laundry room with plenty of counter and cabinet space. At the end of the hallway is the second Bedroom. 
The room is open to the Kitchen and Breakfast area. The Kitchen features new Caledonia granite countertops, a large walk-in pantry, an elite Kenmore dishwasher, under cabinet lighting and a built in MP3 port with ceiling speakers. The Breakfast area allows you even more room and has many windows providing natural lighting. There are 2” blinds throughout the home. The Master Bedroom is secluded from the other bedrooms which allows you some peace and quiet. It is located on the opposite side of the Great Room. The 18-foot Master Bedroom features a large walk-in closet. The En Suite features a double link, large mirror, garden tub and a separate shower.
which can easily be made into a fourth bedroom or would be perfect for using it as an office. Upstairs, there is also a walk-in storage area that can be stubbed into a third bathroom. The home also features a gas tankless water heater and all new carpet that was installed in May of 2017. Back downstairs, the wonderfully large fenced in backyard features an extended patio which is great for entertaining guests. This home is less than five years old and will not last long! Do not let this one pass you by! If you have any questions about this home please contact PRODUCER Realty at 864-438-5050 or visit www.GreenvilleRealEstateHub.com. 
decorating which is very festive. La Parrilla has become very popular, so there may be a wait, but never more than a few minutes. The staff is very friendly and hard working. Once seated you are given complimentary chips and salsa, which is mouthwatering. I’m not that big on spicy food, but the salsa has just the right amount of spice to it. They also offer tableside guacamole. 
rice. If you aren’t sure what an item is, they explain each item at the bottom of that section. They also give you the choice of chicken or beef. The best part is that they offer coupons for the combinations section. If you buy one meal you get the other free! We often walk away with spending less than $15 for two people….and with lots of leftovers, so keep a look out for La Parrilla coupons.
a large family portrait. The picture may look nice, but potential buyers need to be able to visualize themselves living there. Or what if you enter the home of a hunter and see a bear head and wall mounts of prized fish he caught. Those items could intrigue somebody, but more likely than not it doesn’t. In fact, decorations with too much of the current owner’s personality can be such a turn off that they no longer have an interest in the home. The sole reason being they couldn’t see themselves living there. 
months away and keep in an organized area in the garage or best yet is to rent out a storage unit. I say a storage unit because a lot of your furniture can go. You only want to keep enough furniture to create a purpose for a room. Too much furniture can make the room look smaller than it is. If you can, it's also wise to not have everything moved out because as you can see this room on the right is nice, but might be too bare for a buyer to imagine their own belongings in. A bedroom really only needs a neatly made bed, a side table and a lamp. If you can get away without a dresser for a few months, then you should. 
recommended to buy containers that you can store under your bed. For example, a bathroom has a lot of clutter in there such as things to get ready for the day, toothbrush, razor, shampoo, etc. Put literally all of that away for showings and keep under your bed. The only things that should be in a bathroom for a showing is a hand towel, soap and possibly a candle. 
Maybe a painting is too much of your personality. Maybe there are too many decorations on the wall. A living room should simply have couches, pillow and possibly a blanket. If you have small children, make sure all their toys are put away. The room on the right is nice and organized, but it would look even better to a buyer if all of this was removed. A dining room simply needs table and chairs. A kitchen should be cleared of all items and possibly a fruit display to make it look elegant. There should never be dirty dishes out for a showing. A refrigerator should be clear of any pictures and magnets. If you have pets, make sure you can arrange for them to be at your neighbors or friends house during showings. Also, get rid of any pet items in the house such as food, food bowl, etc. 
