With the housing market on the rise and many homes selling for over asking price, you may ask yourself, “What can I do to increase my home’s value?”
It may take some work (which is where we come in), but the answer is simple… a good landscape!
Having your home well-landscaped gives you a significant advantage over homes in your area that have little to no landscaping. The thought of a “turn key” home is attractive to buyers, and the curb appeal is definitely a factor that comes into play as well.
So, the million dollar question… in what ways can I improve my landscape to, in turn, improve the value of my home? We are giving you 5 fool-proof recommendations below!
- A manicured lawn – Make sure your grass is short and neatly cut. Your edges are important, so focus on straight lines!
- Plant size/maturity – Instead of planting brand new bushes, grab some more mature ones. Make them look like they have been growing there for a long period of time.
- Plant life diversity -Bring some different plant life into the mix. Depending on your location, pick plants that will have that curb appeal year round instead of just one season.
- Increase Privacy -Big windows are a great seller on a house because of the enhanced natural lighting. It also means less privacy. Plant some trees or shrubs to slightly cover your windows while still letting that natural light in.
- Make your lawn low maintenance -Adding a sprinkler system gives buyers that low maintenance mindset. Anything that will make life a little easier for them is going to be a great selling point!
Luckily for you, we here at Stoney Acres can help implement every single one of these recommendations! If you are thinking about putting your house up on the market, or just want to enhance your curb appeal, let us do all the hard work for you!
Call us for a free estimate today! 570-925-6826