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Article: Clean up outside to draw potential buyers.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- March 22, 2002
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Byline: Cary Lee Hanes, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Even the most impressive homes lose their charm to potential buyers if the setting or backdrop for the house is not maintained. Imagine finding a listing for a house with all of the amenities you had been searching for - but then driving up to see a lawn that has not been mowed in months, dandelions and weeds growing haphazardly, and a front gate that gapes toward the sidewalk. Would you even care to see the inside of the house?
Definitely not, local Realtors say. The outside of the home, especially the landscaping, creates an immediate first impression on buyers. With spring on the way, ...