“Free” Landscape Maintenance
I had to travel to Redmond today to work in our branch there because we were short handed and they needed coverage. While driving the drive I did before I got the transfer to the Bend branch, I came up with an idea that could possibly help our customers out.
I kind of mixed the commission sales structure of a Real Estate Agent and the tasks of a Landscape 
Maintenance contractor. The contractor would offer upgrades to landscapes that would potentially make the house more sell-able. After the house has been upgraded, the contractor would also maintain the property until the house is sold, or a certain time frame. All of these services would be offered at no upfront costs to the property owner. The contractor would only get paid when the house sells. The contractor could could charge up to 1% of the homes value.
This could potentially be a huge profit maker, but at the same time if the house doesn’t sell, they could be out some serious cash. In today’s market, people selling their house would probably love to get their house spiffed up at no upfront cost. The homeowner/property owner would love to pay for the burden of a distressed property being lifted from their shoulders.
Lot’s of capital and money would be needed to get this going. Could be pretty profitable if you found some takers!
