The outside of your house can tell a potential buyer what to expect from your home. While the interior of your home may be updated and beautiful, an ugly façade can turn a buyer off at a glance. With just a few minor tweaks in landscaping you can add curb appeal and increase the value of your home up to 10 percent.
Add Classic Low-Maintenance Landscaping
When adding plants, consider ones that require minimal upkeep. You do not want to overwhelm a potential buyer with the thought of constant gardening. Consider a few shrubs and bushes that are hardy to frame the front of your home.
A pop of color will brighten up your home. Adding seasonal flowers that will draw people in, but remember, less is more when it comes to plants. A little goes a long ways, but buyers will appreciate a well cared for look.
Touch Up The Mulch
Nothing spruces up a place like a new application of mulch, so apply a fresh layer in all your garden beds. The color enhances the contrast of the surrounding plants and makes everything pop. Mulch is relatively cheap and easy to apply. You will be amazed how much a fresh layer of mulch does for the look of your home.
Tend To Overgrown Bushes, Trees And Gardens
Trim back overgrown branches and shrubs. Dead branches are a sure sign of neglect and can make buyers weary. The idea is to show how well not only your house but your garden has been maintained. Shaping an overgrown tree will frame your home and show buyers you have been a diligent owner.
Clean Up Water Features
Get rid of any visible algae, remove leaves and clean filters so that the water is crystal clear. After all, a water feature that doesn’t look good or function properly can be an instant turnoff.
Power Wash Surfaces
Power-wash the exterior of your home, decks and concrete. A dingy home can be a potential turn-off for buyers. Removing that layer of grime can make your place look brand new again.
Homes that have curb appeal tend to sell much faster and for a greater profit. Landscaping photographs really well and will get people browsing on-line interested in coming to see your home. Showing you cared for your home is comforting to buyers and makes them more likely to buy. Get started today.
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