You may find yourself with a long list of things to do; it takes hard work to get a home ready to sell. Anyone can put a house on the market, but not everyone can sell that house quickly or make the profit they want and/or need. Follow these guidelines to improve your chances of selling your home quickly for the best price. • Cut the grass. Give your lawn a clean, close cut and manicure the edges of sidewalks and driveways. Obliterate stubborn weeds along pathways, the house, and around trees. Repair, seed, or use groundcover to detract from bald patches in the yard. You can also use a commercial turf dye aerosol paint colourant to cover dead spots caused by pet urine. • Trim the hedges. If there is one thing that makes a home look like an abandoned hideout, it’s a runaway row of hedges. Make sure that hedges are nice and even. • Colourful landscaping. Plant a variety of colourful flowers, and spread pine, straw, or cedar chips. It’s a great idea to include a night photo for effect, so consider adding some LED path lights. • Give it a bath. Wash the windows, power wash the house, driveway, and pathways, and clean the gutters. Keep the pathways and driveway swept. Invite buyers by showing that the home is well maintained. Don’t forget to lower the garage doors and wash those windows, too!
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