Home buyers like homes that look well maintained and well-loved, so curb appeal is important during the home buying process. In fact, a good landscaping job can deliver a return on investment of over 200 percent. In many cases, curb appeal is more important than staging a home. For home buyers in a hurry, there are ways to boost curb appeal in just one weekend. These tips can help.

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Tend the Grass

Overgrown, weedy grass makes a bad impression on buyers. Sellers can remedy this problem by pulling weeds, trimming the grass, edging the lawn and sweeping away all leftover debris. If the lawn is not healthy (example, if there are dry, dead patches), the seller may need to take more dramatic action. Buyers who plant seeds in bare patches will need to give the grass time to grow.

Fill Bare Spaces With Plants

Dead or unhealthy plants can make a home look barren or even spooky. Removing dead plants and replacing them with healthy specimens can fix this problem. Transplants will need to be kept watered for the first several weeks after planting to ensure each plant's survival.

Prune

Overgrown plants throw the lawn into shade so that it looks dark and messy. Pruning shrubs, trees and perennial plants can make the property look tidy and well maintained. Home sellers who aren't sure how to prune their plants and trees may need to talk to an expert at a nursery before getting started, to avoid doing their plants harm.

Clean, Clean, Clean

Cleaning up the property involves pressure washing the home's exterior and sidewalks, putting away any gardening tools and sweeping away any old twigs and debris that may have been strewn about during the weekend. Much of this is done at the very end of the weekend, when the rest of the chores have already been completed. After cleaning up, many Eagle Ridge home buyers find that their home's exterior looks better and ready to be seen by sellers.

If you're a home seller who would like to improve your home's curb appeal before listing your property, talk to a real estate agent. Your real estate agent can give suggestions that will help make your home more appealing to buyers.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.