How’s the Yard?
When buyers are considering a property, the yard can play a significant role in their decision-making process. Here are some top things buyers typically look for in a yard:
- Size: Many buyers prefer a spacious yard that provides room for various outdoor activities such as gardening, playing sports, or entertaining guests.
- Landscaping: Well-maintained landscaping can greatly enhance the appeal of a yard. Buyers often look for features like manicured lawns, flower beds, trees, shrubs, and attractive hardscape elements like pathways or patios.
- Privacy: Privacy is often valued in a yard, especially in suburban or urban areas. Fencing, trees, or shrubbery that creates a barrier between neighboring properties can be appealing to buyers.
- Outdoor Living Space: Yards that offer outdoor living spaces such as decks, patios, or porches are highly desirable. These areas provide opportunities for relaxation, dining, and entertaining outdoors.
- Sunlight: Natural light is important both indoors and outdoors. Yards with ample sunlight are often preferred, as it allows for gardening, outdoor activities, and enjoyment of the space.
- Low Maintenance: While some buyers may enjoy gardening and landscaping, others prefer low-maintenance yards. Drought-resistant plants, minimal lawn care requirements, and easy-to-maintain features can be attractive to these buyers.
- Accessibility: A yard that is easily accessible from the house is desirable. Buyers often appreciate direct access to the yard from the kitchen, living room, or other common areas.
- Views: Scenic views can significantly enhance the appeal of a yard. Whether it’s a view of mountains, water, or a well-landscaped garden, attractive vistas can make a yard more desirable to buyers.
- Potential for Customization: Some buyers are looking for a yard that they can personalize and customize to their preferences. Features like blank canvas landscaping, space for adding a pool or garden beds, or zoning regulations that allow for additions or renovations can be appealing.
- Safety and Security: Buyers prioritize yards that are safe and secure, especially for families with children or pets. Fenced yards, well-lit outdoor spaces, and features like security cameras or alarms can contribute to a sense of safety.
Overall, the ideal yard for a buyer will depend on their specific preferences, lifestyle, and needs. However, these are some of the key factors that commonly influence buyers’ decisions when evaluating properties.
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I am honored to receive the ERA King Real Estate Newcomer of The Year Award for 2023 Anniston Market!
This award is given to a REALTOR who has contributed outstanding time and energy to the betterment of ERA King Real Estate organization and their community during the first 24 months in the business. Factors for consideration are contributions to the community as well as business accomplishments.
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Calhoun County Brick Program
The Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce is offering local Chamber partners an opportunity to purchase a brick! All bricks will be promoted at the front steps of the Chamber Entrance on Quintard Avenue in Anniston, AL.
Bricks can feature names, logos and personal designs. Contact Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce for the details!
The Bank in Oxford Now Open!
The Bank in Oxford is located in downtown Oxford, AL. Step back in time to a 1920’s, upscale, specialty eating and drinking experience.
Owners Chip and Gracie Jancsek started renovating The Bank soon after they opened Oxford’s newest plant store, SUCC It Up. The new speak easy will feature jazz music, charcuterie boards, old fashions and a great place to host events.
The Bank in Oxford is also conveniently located near Oxford, AL Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC). Walk and catch a show after enjoying an eve at The Oxford Bank located on 430 Main Street, Oxford, AL 36203.
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