A healthy, well-maintained lawn is always a selling point.

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#1: Spruce Up Your Lawn

You only have one chance to make a first impression on buyers, and you don't want to make it with a patchy, unkempt lawn. Before putting your home on the market, take some time to whip your yard into shape. Do as much as you can based on your budget and timeline: If you're stretched for cash, start by keeping the lawn mowed, raking up leaves and pulling weeds. If you can fit it in your budget, have your soil tested for any chemicals needed to promote healthy grass and reseed bad areas.

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