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Does Landscaping Add Value?
Whether you live in a condominium or a
single-family house, landscaping can certainly make your home easier to sell.
But will attractive landscaping add value? It depends.
Potted plants, freshly edged green lawn, and weed-free garden areas will make
your home more attractive and appealing. The more appealing the home or condo,
the more marketable it is and the faster it will sell.
Well-manicured landscaping helps frame other elements of curb appeal. It is
considered a value-added feature because it helps create a positive first
impression. Most buyers, however, will not pay extra for trees and lawn, flowers
and shrubs.
But you can almost always get a return on your investment in decks and patios.
As decks have become more desirable, their resale value has continued to
increase.
In the yard and garden of your single-family home or in pots on your condo deck
or patio, use plants, trees, and other landscaping elements freely to make your
home more appealing and help you sell it more quickly when the time is right.
If you have any real estate–related questions, please call or email me. I am
always happy to help.
