The lushness of spring greenery is one reason many properties seem so appealing then. But as summer temperatures ascend, it's harder to keep your yard from taking on tinges of brown. If you're pressed for time or have already vacated, hiring a teen-ager to water and cut your lawn every few days could be well worth the cost. The alternative is to engage a landscaping company. Be sure summertime sunsets aren't too revealing.
Most buyers prefer a bright, airy house.
Still, remember that radiant light can reveal many flaws in a property that could otherwise go unnoticed. If your home is positioned in such a way that it gets a blaze of light during sunsets, be doubly sure that your windows are kept sparkling clean. Make your home a refuge from the summer heat. Soaring utility prices make it tempting to use less air conditioning. Indeed, home sellers of vacant properties may be inclined to keep their air conditioning off entirely.