Are You Your Neighbor's Keeper?

When a homeowner gets ready to sell a home, they spend a lot of time and energy on sprucing up their property. But be aware that your property is not the only on that potential buyers are looking at when they consider purchasing. They are looking at your neighbors' homes as well.
What do you do if a house on your street looks absolutely horrible or is unkempt in some other way?

You can try to talk to the owner, if you feel comfortable doing so.

You can rely on local laws that relate to a property's condition. For example, if your area has a law against someone parking multiple cars on their lawn or laws that prohibit certain exotic pets, you may consider calling the authorities.

We are not advocating these solutions, but merely presenting them as options. Another way to get around a neighborhood eyesore is to seek out the kind of buyer who will not mind that sort of thing. That way you don't have to concern yourself with the neighbor or the government.