Okay, face it, we live in Austin, TX and we get probably 325 days of sunshine a year. The sun is unavoidable. Do you have a home that has the backyard facing West and it's unbearable to sit in your family room (which also faces west) due to the sun? What if you have a home where the buyer's most common objection is that the backyard faces West? Or the buyer's want to enjoy the deck but it's too hot? The SOLUTION is Build A Pergola! The pergola on this home blocked much of the sun exposure in the family room. It's amazing! Not only that, the family can enjoy the top part of the deck where it is also shaded! As you can see, the time the photo was taken, the sun was beating on the house at a good time. Look at how much shade the pergola contributed in the top part.
So next time you've found a home that meets all or most of your criteria, don't let the western exposure of the back of the home stop you from making an offer! There is usually a solution but explore building a pergola before you give up!
Speaking of solutions, I always have a solution to an objection so if you want a great home seller come the time you list your home, call me!
