CHICAGO – May 2, 2011 – Landscaping can be pricey, but it can make a big difference in creating curb appeal that attracts buyers to the door.
“The condition of your lawn has a big effect on the look and value of your home, whether you have a complicated landscaping plan with water features and/or an expanse of grass and flowers,” Angie Hicks, founder of service-ratings site Angie’s List, told the Chicago Tribune.
If working with a landscaping pro to boost your seller’s curb appeal, here are some tips to getting more for your money.
▪ Don’t pay until the job is done. If possible, pay nothing until the job is completed so that you have more leverage ensuring the job is done to your satisfaction. However, some companies may require a deposit. If so, pay with a credit card, experts suggest. By using a credit card, you’ll be able to dispute the charge with the credit card company if the service was incomplete or not done adequately.
Read more
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=259367
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Always make the bulk of payments done AFTER job is completed and everything is cleaned up. Never make a lumps sum payment before any work has started.
Its always wise to get several bids. You get what you pay for. so if one person is way below all the others the questions to ask... Whats the quality of your work? How fast can you Finnish the job? References?
Watch out for add ONs. Does it incluse ALL materials and labor? Are they insured?
“The condition of your lawn has a big effect on the look and value of your home, whether you have a complicated landscaping plan with water features and/or an expanse of grass and flowers,” Angie Hicks, founder of service-ratings site Angie’s List, told the Chicago Tribune.
If working with a landscaping pro to boost your seller’s curb appeal, here are some tips to getting more for your money.
▪ Don’t pay until the job is done. If possible, pay nothing until the job is completed so that you have more leverage ensuring the job is done to your satisfaction. However, some companies may require a deposit. If so, pay with a credit card, experts suggest. By using a credit card, you’ll be able to dispute the charge with the credit card company if the service was incomplete or not done adequately.
Read more
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=259367
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Always make the bulk of payments done AFTER job is completed and everything is cleaned up. Never make a lumps sum payment before any work has started.
Its always wise to get several bids. You get what you pay for. so if one person is way below all the others the questions to ask... Whats the quality of your work? How fast can you Finnish the job? References?
Watch out for add ONs. Does it incluse ALL materials and labor? Are they insured?
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