{"id":16167,"date":"2020-07-25T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-25T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=16167"},"modified":"2020-07-22T10:07:19","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T17:07:19","slug":"a-well-maintained-landscape-can-improve-home-value-by-15-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2020\/07\/a-well-maintained-landscape-can-improve-home-value-by-15-20\/","title":{"rendered":"A Well-Maintained Landscape Can Improve Home Value by 15%-20%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As any savvy seller or realtor knows, home improvements don\u2019t always pay off. However, lawn work is always worth your while because it boosts curb appeal. Plus, if a buyer can look at your yard and imagine their kids running around the grass or hosting lawn parties, you\u2019ve successfully added workable space beyond your house\u2019s square footage. For these reasons, improvements like turf grass within a maintained landscape can improve home value by 15-20%.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the flip side, an improperly kept lawn provides a poor first impression to potential buyers. They\u2019ll view it as a source of work rather than pleasure, and will enter the house expecting additional problems. To ensure that your exterior doesn\u2019t hinder your upcoming home sale, consider the following ways to upgrade your yard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ways to Improve Your Landscaping Before You Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25fe Ideally, think ahead. Plants don\u2019t grow overnight so, if you know you will be selling within the next year, start improving your lawn as soon as possible. Your grass should look as lush without any bald spots. This may mean increasing (or decreasing) your watering schedule; laying down fertilizer, planting new grass seeds, or rolling out turf grass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25fe Above all else, your yard should look tidy. This means no tall grass, weeds, piles of leaves, or bushes that ran amok. Mulch your flower beds for a professional appearance. Consider power washing your walkway, porches, and deck. Consider hiring someone to maintain its pristine appearance, especially if you\u2019ve already moved into your new home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25fe Keep it simple. Remember, you want to appeal to the masses rather than a select few. Though the idea of a rock garden may sound cool to you, it may turn off families who would prefer soft grass. If in doubt, look to other houses on the block to gauge what would be considered \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Similarly, an elaborate garden may intimidate potential buyers who view it as requiring significant upkeep. Consider labeling each of the plants and providing printed care instructions to ease their concerns.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25fe Position your plants to frame your home rather than compete with it. Trees and bushes should not block the view of your home from the pathway. Similarly, if you plan on planting flowers to further curb appeal, position them near the entrance rather than away from the main focal point. If you don\u2019t have time to plant, potted plants can become a part of your staging.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u25fe Make sure that your plants don\u2019t present false advertising. If you want to take your favorite flowers with you to your new home, you\u2019re obligated to inform potential buyers within the contract. To avoid the extra hoops, it\u2019s best to dig up and pot the plants prior to showing the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realtybiznews.com\/improving-the-yard-before-a-sale-its-worth-it\/98759409\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Improving The Yard Before a Sale : It\u2019s Worth It<\/a> by Jamie Richardson | Realty Biz News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As any savvy seller or realtor knows, home improvements don\u2019t always pay off. However, lawn work is always worth your while because it boosts curb appeal. 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