It is the biggest house on the block with the biggest yard, new hvac, new roof and decking, etc.. but others have sold within days for 65k+ and mine hasn't been seen.

Hopefully you've got something in a desirable area with features you can tout - parks, good schools, freeway access, etc.The basics are usually to put a sign in the yard or front window, post ads on Craigslist every few days with good photos and talk up your property with family, friends and facebook connections.

If you want to gamble on appreciation, rent it out, PM it yourself, mow the yard and yourself, then go for it and sell in 2 years.

Run, maybe you can salvage this deal.

We go after nice homes, moderately priced in medium to excellent school districts. 3b usually 4b with fenced yard.

I'm thinking livable condition: once the carpet is installed, countertops in, appliances and plumbing working.Then after that date we can wash windows, replace/install mini blinds, mow and clean yard and do other things assuming the tenants haven't moved in yet and expense those repairs.

It is on a nice residential road, in a great location for our area, has a very nice yard and looks great from the road.

You will want to kick yourself if you see a for sale sign in that yard on a month and you missed out going direct.

Plus it is your house, so you control the yard, driveway, etc.

Lawn Care: I’ll make sure to get quotes.There is parking in the back on concrete where the small decks are for each unit, so no lawn there.The front yard is relatively small, so I can’t imagine it’d be more than $75 to mow.