When it comes to selling a home the first impression counts.  In a competitive seller’s market, where inventory is up and pricing is competitive, first impressions can mean everything.  The exterior of a home is what catches the buyer’s eye first and before the he even reaches the home it might just stop on the grass.  If you want to draw a buyer in take a good look at your lawn.

Keeping a lawn green and perfect can be difficult in certain situations.  Climate and animals are two culprits that add to the difficulty of lawn maintenance but both issues can be faced.

Dry, arid climates make irrigation necessary.  If you are trying to conserve water and don’t mind a dry, brown looking lawn that is one thing,  if you are trying to sell your property you will need to step up the irrigation.

Dogs, whether they belong to you or a neighbor, are another culprit for lawn damage.  The ammonia in a dog’s urine tends to burn grass.  If dealt with immediately by saturating the urine spots with water, the ammonia is diluted and less likely to cause the spots.  For spots that already exist there are a variety of products available to revive the grass and make it green.  There are also grasses that are heartier and more resistant to burning from the ammonia in the urine.

Short of rolling out beautiful, fresh sod, there are more economical alternatives to greening up your lawn and making a great first impression on potential home buyers.

Click here for an article about the importance of green lawns from Realty Times.

Contributed by Mario Romero, CRS, CDPE, CLHMS
602-252-4191 office, 602-254-9810 fax
The Romero Team - Melcher Agency
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