The home was brand new, we landscaped the back yard.

Also sometimes more is better than less in painting and drywall patching, if you have a cluster of small patches, just paint or patch one larger seciton that contains it all so that you are feathering/blending at top and bottom, but the middle where folks eyes naturally land is one large similar landscape.  

Exterior and common area renovations may also be made, such as updating or adding light fixtures, a dog park, covered parking, or landscaping.

It's really tough to paint and do landscaping in the winter :) Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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This was a new home and the Plan hired a landscaper to landscape the backyard.

I don’t use them for my usual rehab (paint & carpet, appliances, hole patching, landscaping, etc…)

Perfectly situated on a spacious 13,068 SQ FT lot- enjoy endless summer entertaining with AC and in an exceptionally charming backyard: Brand new deck, custom exterior lighting & mature landscaping creating the ultimate private oasis.

The freshly landscaped yard comes with a front trex deck and concrete paver patio.

Added value through finishing basement, adding second bathroom, finishing hardwood floors, adding new cabinetry and countertops, and landscaping What was the outcome?