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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we bought a home just like that last year (great house but for some reason the previous homeowners simply didn't care about the yard).  They had put serious cash into a home addition/major renovation project, so perhaps they just didn't feel like they wanted to spend any more on the property - I really don't know.

I will say this, we got about 10% off the list price and at least part of this was b/c the backyard was a disaster zone.  Huge property, but the backyard was COMPLETELY neglected.  I think the house was also just overpriced, but the backyard certainly didn't help the situation.

For us, we've already spent probably $20k on fixing it up and may spend much much more to get the backyard of our dreams (like $200k more).  This is a $1M+ house though and our "forever" house, so we feel that it will be worth it (for us).  That said, I think landscaping projects are ridiculously expensive - much more so than I would have imagined.  If you won't be happy with the house if you don't do something to the backyard, I suggest you speak to a landscaper who can give you a sense of what problems exist and how much it will cost.  That isn't to say that the sellers will (or should) foot this bill, but that way you know what you are getting into.

All said and done, I am still 100% happy with our home purchase.[/quote]

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