The first thing people think of when they sell their homes is how to improve the home’s value and salability. Is it time to remodel the kitchen and replace the floors? Studies show that this is rarely the best decision, and you will not recoup the money you spend on improvements you won’t use. Instead of dumping a bunch of money into things that cost more than the value they add, invest in landscaping to add value to your home.
1. Lawn: The grass in your lawn adds more value than you might think. This is primarily because it does not cost a lot to green up your yard and drastically improve your curb appeal. A thick, green, weed-free lawn sends the additional message that you take pride in your home, and potential buyers will be more assured about the rest of the home’s upkeep. Maintaining a properly-cut and precisely-edged lawn increases curb appeal, and the return on your investment may exceed 100%.
2. Hardscapes: Decks, patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, and walkways are all excellent ways to improve the value of your home. These things improve salability because they allow people to envision themselves living in the home and using the outdoor space. Having well-maintained hardscapes also reduces the future expenses for the next homeowner.
3. Mature Plants: New landscapes are often small landscapes. This means they may be attractive, but much of their beauty is in their future potential. Larger, established bushes, plants, and trees have the added value of the time they spent growing.
4. Well-planned Scape: If you are planning a landscape overhaul, make sure you don’t leave out the planning. If you try to put together a landscape design without planning, your results will be disconnected. Instead, focus on formal planning with or without the help of a professional landscaping business.
5. Start NOW: It takes time for lime and other fertilizers to have the desired effect in your lawn, and you’ll need time for your landscape to look established. Likewise, repairs to hardscapes may take time and may cause damage to other landscape features that will need time to repair. That is why the time to get started on landscape design is right now.
Landscaping can cost a lot, but it doesn’t have to, and you recoup most of your money in home value. If you scour the internet, it looks like a good landscaping job can increase the value of your home by over 10% in some cases! This makes it very well worth the effort, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of the landscape until you move.
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