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Landscaping Can Increase Your Home’s Value

Posted at Helpful Tips by Marty Bautista

Apr. 14, 2008

Tagged with: landscaping increase home value

A home with neat, attractive landscaping can make a positive impression on prospective buyers and entice them to see the interior of the house. This is called “Curb Appeal”. Studies show that landscaping improves the value of your home, and, when done properly, homeowners can sometimes reap as much as a 100 percent to 200 percent return on their landscaping investment. By comparison, a redecorated bathroom returns only 75 percent.

When starting a landscaping project, experts suggest the following tips:

Develop a plan. Determine how much time and money you have for your improvements. Then plan to do one activity each month.

Appeal to the senses. Color can attract potential home buyers and result in a quicker sale. Plant flowers along your driveway or repaint the exterior of your home. Choose a color scheme that sets your home apart from others in your neighborhood.

Add pathways and lighting. Winding or staggered pathways from the street to the front door are popular. Use stones or small flowers as a border along the path and low-voltage lighting in the yard for visual appeal.

Choose plants with care. Ask gardening experts in your area what plants are most appropriate for your climate. Plants spaced too close together or are labor-intensive can deter potential buyers.

Explore options. Use gardening and home design software to experiment with different looks before spending money on landscaping services.

Contact us if you are in need of any recommendations for good professionals. Some can be found on our Resource List at: www.dreamteammarin.com/resource.html

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