Monday, August 13, 2018

Yard-Staging Projects That Will Help Sell: Have You Hit Them All?


First impressions matter—and when you're selling your house, there's nothing quite like the vision of a manicured yard to really wow potential buyers. Like staging the inside of your home, staging your yard takes time, effort, and a little bit of money. 

Custom Traverse Mountain home is a unique find. MLS#: 1545756

Showings: (801) 809-9866 
Year Built: 2004
 Rambler/Ranch
Garage: 2 car Attached,Extra Height,Extra Width
Room Layout: SqFt Bed Full Bath 3qtr Bath Half Bath Fire Place Laundry Floor Bsmt (100% Fin.) Totals: 3,430  
Remarks:
Premium Mountain, Lake and Valley Views! Close to Parks, Tennis Courts, Community Swimming Pool, Shopping, Jogging Trails and new Soccer Field. Large open floor plan includes: Hand Stained Brazilian Wood Floors, 2 Jetted Tubs, 2 Water Heaters, New Low E Double Pane Windows throughout, Granite Counter Tops in Upstairs Kitchen, Main Floor Laundry plumbed for gas or electric dryer. Stackable W/D in basement that is included, 9' Ceilings in bright open basement, and 2nd kitchen in basement that is plumbed for a stove, microwave & dishwasher. Very Large Cold Storage Room in the basement that has built-in shelves. Master bath has jetted tub and very large separate shower. Master Walk-In Closet has doorway to main floor laundry, window in upstairs family room is framed for a full door should you want to put a deck to the backyard. Several features, too many to mention. This home has been used as Airbnb and is very accommodating. PLEASE, no showings before noon. Bring your fussiest buyers!

But your hard work is sure to impress, and the payoff can be a fast offer. Here are some of the best projects you can do to stage your yard and get ready for an open house.

Clean up the lawn and landscaping MLS#: 1545756

Imagine rolling up to an open house and seeing an overgrown lawn that's littered with weeds—not exactly appealing, huh? If you have a lawn, it's one of the first things potential buyers are going to look at, so it's critical to cut it and keep it neat every time you're about to show your home.
In addition to your lawn, we recommends weeding and watering your flower gardens, pruning the shrubs, trimming the hedges, and sweeping away dead leaves.

You should also clean up the front stoop by removing cracked planters and pots with dead blooms.

If your porch, driveway, or the pathway leading to your house is coated with dirt and stains, you can get rid of it with a few hours of power washing. Most power washers can be rented from your local hardware store for about $60 per day.

Clear the clutter MLS#: 1545756

Make sure the outside of your home looks as tidy as possible. Clear old newspapers from the front stoop, and pick up any litter you see around the yard.
'Don't forget to stash away any kids' toys you find on the lawn, and always park your cars in the garage,' You want to highlight your home—not your random belongings.

Add some color MLS#: 1545756

Head to your local gardening center, and pick up some pretty annuals to plant in window boxes, in your garden, or along the edge of the driveway. If you don't have much space for planting, install a few hooks on the eave and hang some plants.
To hide the dirt around the fresh new blooms you planted, lay down some mulch.
'Dark brown bark chips give your yard an inexpensive boost, so spread it in flower beds and wherever else dirt and weeds are exposed,'
 

Consider kids MLS#: 1545756

While you don't want an explosion of toys and other kiddie clutter in the yard, you can still stage your lawn to look attractive to buyers with children.
'Kids can be very persuasive when it comes to a sale, so make the yard enticing—it can get a potential buyer with children excited about living in your home,' 
If you already have a swing set, clean it up. Fill an empty space in your backyard with a ping pong table or corn hole boards. Organize a neat row of parked tricycles and bikes.  

Arrange an area for backyard entertaining MLS#: 1545756

Show off your deck or patio by setting up an inviting outdoor furniture area. Create a focal point near the grill or under a tree with a picnic table, chairs, and an all-weather umbrella. You could even set the table with a cloth runner and attractive lanterns.
And don't forget accessories.
'Decorative pillows on outdoor furniture add a pop of color and create a festive atmosphere.'

If you’re thinking about putting your house on the market, you’re probably wondering what you should do before you list it. Getting a home ready to sell doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking, but it’s one where details really matter. To make the most of your new listing, take care of these items first.

Do a Walk-Through With Your Realtor 
When you’re working with real estate professional Carriene Porter of Precision Realty & Associates, you’re guaranteed to get the expertise and advice you need to sell your home. One of the first things your realtor will want to do is complete a walk-through of your house. This is a chance to point out anything that needs cleaning and any projects that you should complete before you list the property. Little touches, and a realtor will be able to tell you what to take care of first.

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