Today’s
prospective homebuyers are increasingly interested in a property’s outdoor living
space as they are its interior. Savvy agents understand this powerful trend and
are staging homes on two fronts – the terrific indoors and the great outdoors.
The
following tips will help ensure that your backyard is as distinctive at your
home itself.
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Make your
Backyard Homey: Create a conversation area with some furniture. The
area needn’t be elaborate; just two chairs pulled close together with a table
between can make even the most basic concrete patio special. Just the idea that
an outdoor eating option is possible makes a property more inviting. Adding
accessories like a small table, an inexpensive outdoor rug or a few pots filled
with flowers will make the area even more attractive.
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Remember the
Kids: If you have an old tree house, fix it up and paint it bright
colors or add sporty designs that will make other kids fall in love with it.
Just make sure the tree house is safe. Add a tire swing to a tree and keep an
orderly basket of balls, flying disks and a jump rope so kids dragged along on
the showing can play in the yard. Swing sets that are old and unsightly should
be removed or refurbished to look new.
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Fire is Hot:
There’s nothing like sitting around a fire and enjoying the company of friends
and loved ones, which explains the growing popularity of fire pits and outdoor
hearths. Few home improvements create the “wow” factor that a backyard
fireplace will, and many homeowners are adding a fireplace to their outdoor
landscape to recreate all the appeal of their home’s interior outside in the
backyard.
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Simple Fixes:
You needn’t go overboard with the changes in your yard. Sometimes, the easiest
fixes will create a look that people will remember. Do a thorough inspection
and replace any damaged boards on your deck or fence, and apply a fresh coat of
paint, stain and sealant if the finish requires it. You should also weed and
groom your garden and add some perennials for color.
Creating
a backyard sanctuary is one of the smartest things you can do to make your home
stand out, so make your outdoor space a destination to remember.
