With the recent state of residential and commercial business foreclosures, realtors are often left with the difficult task of finding a cost effective way to enhance curb appeal for the properties they are managing or selling. The following are some good strategies for getting the most “bang for the buck.”
Mowing/Spraying
Get the turf mowed and the weeds sprayed. This is a no brainer. The first thing that catches a potential buyer’s eye is the grass. Even a property that hasn’t been mowed all season will look dramatically different after a good mowing and weed kill.
Shrub prune
The landscaper does not incur any capital expenditure is this case, so they can really dress the property up inexpensively with a prune.
Trash removal
Nothing says “neglect” quite like bags of debris scattered around, or worse trash lying in the grass and parking areas.
New mulch
A more expensive option, but if the bed areas are relatively small it will create a lot crisper look.
This advice also holds true for homeowners preparing a house for sale. Of course Complete Turf and Landscape is always happy to come out and provide a no cost estimate and recommendations.