Spring is a fantastic time to sell your home. Not only is the weather great and agreeable, but there are quite a few things that you can do to spruce up your home in the warmer weather. This is one of the best times to sell a home, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and the rain and snow of winter is beating a hasty retreat in the face of the beautiful weather.
The lawn is a great area to begin on. Usually the lawn takes a bit of a beating during the winter, snow and rain can turn lawns into a soggy mess. After a few good days of sun the area should be dry enough that you can start to bring the lawn back to its former glory. Start by removing all the debris that has accumulated over the winter months. The next step is to aerate the lawn. This can be achieved by using a power rake, a device that removes plug shaped chunks of the lawn. This allows air, water and any fertilizers to saturate the area bringing much needed nutrients and air to a starved lawn. Make sure to remove any weeds that crop up at this point. You will be thankful that you get them before they have a chance to take root. A great looking lawn is a powerful visual selling point for any...