The home was nice, but every buyer stepped outside and saw the same thing—an overgrown yard with weeds, broken fencing, and no appeal. It made the whole property feel like extra work.
The sellers took a few days to clear it out. They trimmed the grass, patched the fence, and added a few potted plants for color.
At the next showing, the backyard no longer looked like a project—it looked like a place to enjoy. Soon after, an offer came in.