July 4th week! Happy Birthday, America!!! 248 years old…I don’t think we look a day over 230. If you’re going to get out on the 4th I’d suggest getting in before noon. Unlike most days on Lake Keowee, July 4th can get crazy hectic. The weather should be great if a bit warm, but that is exactly why so many folks will be enjoying Keowee!
We’re continuing to have a great 2024, as we’ve added two contracts over the past week. One for an interior property with a boat slip in Keowee Bay and another for a Lake Keowee waterfront home in Keowee Key. This is the height of activity for all properties listed around Keowee as we see the most searches and tours during the two-week period around July 4th. From these weeks heading to the winter, we will see activity slowly click down. The good news is there are plenty of buyers out there currently.
Don’t wait to put your Lake Keowee home or lot on the market! Now is the time. We can help get you the most money possible in the least amount of time with the least amount of hassle or stress.
Squeezing Every Last Dollar From Your Home Sale
Now let’s take a look at some projects you might consider, beginning with some simple steps that can reap huge dividends.
Here are some investments in your home’s exterior that I’ve found through firsthand experience can pay huge dividends: Landscaping
Another key first impression is made by the grounds of your home. If you can improve the attractiveness of your landscape without spending a lot of money, you can add a good 5 to 10 percent to the value of your home.
Minimally, you should prune existing trees, shrubs and bushes, clean out dead plants and weeds from flower beds and replace them with colorful flowering plants. Because landscaping can become a high-maintenance headache if not done carefully, choose hardy perennials that require minimal care.
If you have a damaged lawn, you may need to take additional steps. The easiest step is to repair damaged sections with new sod. While seeding is cheaper, it won’t produce grass overnight. A good patch job can make for a great quick fix.
Other lawn problems – dead areas due to lack of sunlight or a tree’s root system – can be solved by planting ground cover or creating additional flower beds.
Like a new paint job, a relatively inexpensive upgrade of existing landscaping can bring far greater returns than what you spend. But don’t do anything that would be deemed excessive by neighborhood standards. The idea is to make your home more attractive, not stand out as an oddity.
more next week….
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