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Can Landscaping Add Value To Your Home?

6/4/2019

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Landscaping is one of the easiest options available to significantly improve the value of your home. While there is no magic number for return on investment, it is widely accepted within the real estate community that high quality landscape design can elevate the price point of a home. One study conducted by Michigan State University found that landscape design increases the value of most homes by 5-11 percent. This is of course different for every market and each individual house; however, to illustrate a point, an 11 percent increase for a 200,000 dollar house would equal a 22,000 dollar uptick in value.

It is a simple concept, curb appeal is real. People base their impression of a house off of what they first notice. If they notice a well manicured yard, with vibrant colors, and a consistent design, they are going to be incredibly excited. If there is a disheveled, drab yard, that doesn’t compliment the style of the home, prospective buyers may walk then and there. Obviously hiring professionals is preferred, especially if you intend on making big changes like retaining walls, patios, etc. If you have the means to hire professionals, go for it; however, you do not need to invest thousands to significantly increase the curb appeal of your home. Some basic tips that go a long way are included below. Some may seem like common sense but they have been shown time and again to be important factors for potential buyers.
Simple Landscaping Tips
Resources.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2015/04/01/how-much-value-does-landscaping-add-to-your-home-when-selling/?utm_term=.49f9ac3d005f
https://www.homes.com/blog/2016/05/7-best-ways-use-landscaping-add-real-value-home/
https://www.domain.com.au/living/7-landscaping-tips-to-increase-your-propertys-value/
‘Landscape plant material, size and design sophistication increase perceived home value.’ Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing.

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rachel frampton link
5/12/2020 09:09:51 pm

I have been planning to hire a landscape service because I noticed that my garden looks dull and boring. I never knew that a polished landscape can help increase my home's value, which is beneficial by the time I sell it. Although, I agree with you that the curb is the first thing that people see once they visit a house, that's why it's necessary to beautify it.

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Mattias
5/12/2020 09:12:57 pm

I’m glad you appreciated the blog post! I hope you are able to take advantage of the spring and beautify your property.

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Hailey Miller link
12/7/2021 10:02:41 pm

Thanks for pointing out that landscaping can improve the value of our home. My husband and I want to improve our property before our parents come to visit next month so this is helpful. With this, we will look for experts in landscaping on Monday who can enhance our property within one week.

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