Hello World! Welcome Friends! Don’t judge a book by its cover is a famous adage, but one that doesn’t often extend to home buying. When potential buyers first lay eyes on a house, looks matter. Even if a home is stunning on the inside, if the exterior is ugly or unkempt, it will taint the buyer’s opinion and make them feel like the house is neglected.
This is why taking some time to get your landscaping in order is vital to make sure it’s attractive to buyers. Some people are put off by the word landscaping, assuming it will be too expensive and imagining flowing fountains and marble statues. But while landscaping certainly can include those things, doing simple things like adding in some flowers or keeping trees trimmed can have a considerable impact.
Aside from making your home more attractive and appealing, it can also help to increase your home’s value as well. Studies have shown that landscaping can increase a home’s value by 5.5 to 12.7 per cent.
Get your property in order by following these landscaping tips to help your home sell.
Consider Hiring Professionals
There are plenty of options for sprucing up your landscaping on your own. But if you hate getting your hands dirty or would rather leave things to the pros, you might want to think about hiring professional landscapers. The benefit of this is that they will have the skills to take your landscaping to the next level and make your home stand out.
Consult your Courtice real estate agent and ask if they have any landscapers they work with who they would recommend to help you improve your Courtice home.
Keep Things Clean
It might sound obvious, but the importance of cleanliness can’t be understated. This means raking leaves, pulling weeds, and patching up any cracks in the driveway or walkways. Clean up dead flowers from flowerbeds. If it’s grass-cutting season, don’t leave grass clippings scattered across your lawn.
Trim the Trees
If you have trees on your property, you’re in luck. Trees are attractive features and are desirable when selling your home. But it’s essential to keep them trimmed and pruned, so they look healthy and fresh. Don’t forget about hedges and shrubs, either. Just as trimming your hair can breathe new life into your look, trimming your trees and plants helps breathe new life into them.
Keep on Top of Cutting
Life gets busy, especially when you’re selling your house. But ensuring your lawn is freshly cut before viewings or open houses is essential. An unkempt lawn pulls down the appearance of a house and has the potential to make buyers assume other areas of your house are equally neglected. Don’t forget to edge the areas lining your driveway and gardens to provide the perfect finishing.
Add Color
If you don’t already have pops of color in your flower garden, this is the time to add some. Splashes of color will make your house more eye-catching and inviting. Stick to a color scheme with complimenting colors and tones rather than just adding anything bright.
Follow these tips to get your landscaping in order and help your home appeal to buyers.
Click the links below for any posts you have missed:
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