Let’s start with a quick question: Can landscaping make any difference to house value? Yes. Absolutely. A potential buyer who is pleased with the outlook of the house’s exterior will have no problems paying more for the future home, and, by the same logic, one who is facing a neglected and lush garden might not be very inclined to hand over a fat cheque. So a good advice would be to work for the price you want, and if you do a very good job, ask for more. If you landscape around the house to give a better view, you will be able to want more. After all, first impressions are always important, so if you fascinate your potential buyers right off the bat, you will be in a very favourable position. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
-First of all, forget about gardening that requires maintenance. The buyers might not be gardeners, so a garden that requires attention is not the way to win them. If you want to show off a pretty lawn, make a small garden that can easily be disposed of if the buyer so seems fit.
-Never neglect lawn mowing and grass cutting. Before every customer comes to view the house, you need to take care of the garden so that it looks its best.
-Planting is a long-term investment you do not need. You should have sold the house long before anything sprouts, so do not bother.
-Hedging and trimming is important if you have the proper garden outlook. You can show off with some greatly maintained hedges and enable the potential buyer’s imagination.
-If the potential buyers are a family with kids, you might want to invest in a small playground. At the very least you could make a swing set, even if you are only reusing tyres. Don’t get over your head with playground ideas: keep away from jungle gyms!
-Work on creating a pleasant patio. This is a great way to boost value. Potential buyers will absolutely love a place to sit and rest and relax in solitude, away from the house, and separated from the world by their own fence.
-Browse different patio ideas, the choices are so many. You can go with a simple table and a few chairs, but you could also go all out with a full deck with a lounge and a coffee table for drinks and books.
-Always clean everything in the garden. Leave no leaves around, and if you have a shed, it is your job to clean it up and make sure no trace of you using it is left behind. This will give the buyer a bigger sense of potential ownership.
Work with these ideas and see how much your house can grow in terms of property value. Once the potential buyers gaze upon the brilliant work you did with the garden and the patio, there will be no amount they will be unwilling to pay.
