Selling Your Home Now Or In The Future? Invest in Landscaping.
Landscaping can potentially add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of a property. It is one of the few home improvements that increase in value as the years go by. While interior designs may go out of fashion after a certain point in time, landscaping never goes out. Plus, it adds instant curb appear in many cases.
Studies indicate that design sophistication is one of the highest-ranked factors that add to the perceived value of a home. Thus, investing in landscaping design will help optimize the value of a home.
A question we get all the time is - does landscaping and hardscaping really add value to your home?
Short answer- YES!
When a buyer first sees your home, the care of the landscaping indicates how well the home has been cared for. While a well-designed and well-maintained landscape proves to be beneficial in increasing property values, poor landscaping can drop the property values by 10%.
Buyers who worry about the upkeep of a landscape can benefit from a low-maintenance landscape. A low-maintenance landscape can be a matter of adding hardscaping or non-living features such as a patio, walkway, pergola, etc.
5 Ways Landscaping Adds Value to Your Home
A New Lawn Does It’s Charm
A patchy lawn never attracts buyers but laying a new one will definitely add value to your property. It helps to have a significant price advantage over a home with no landscaping. The mature landscaping adds beauty to your lawn, and when planted correctly, it also increases a home’s value.
Solve Shortcomings with Plants
Landscaping is one of the fantastic ways to solve your home’s shortfalls, be it overlooking neighbors or unsightly busy roads. While the plants won’t solve your problems initially, the perceived improvement from buyers' point of view will be worth it.
Gardens Increase Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal refers to the first impression potential buyers have when they see your house. It is aptly said, “First impressions create a lasting impression.” With the proper attention paid to your garden and landscaping, your house can be seen as the home of their dreams.
Add Color
Gardens with leafy, full plants and vibrant flora add wonderful color, dimension, and texture to your landscape. The thick shrubbery, blooming plants, and pretty flowers create a curb appeal for your home, and it also gives your landscape a well-maintained appearance.
Reduce Noise and Add Privacy
If your house is situated in a place where the buyers may think they’ll hear road-noise, your landscaping can enhance the oasis feeling by reducing noise and adding privacy. According to studies, plants and lawns reduce noise levels by 20% to 30%.
Says Marcus Celiano, owner of Golden Wolf Landscape & Design, LLC., "We have clients thank us all the time for making their home more "sellable". If it came down to a home that wasn't nicely landscaped, or one that was just beautiful, a new buyer leans towards a great, well-maintained yard every time. Add an amazing outdoor living space to the home and you've increased the possibility of great memories and family time for that new homeowner."
If you are not currently a customer of Golden Wolf Landscape & Design LLC, we would love to add you to our growing family of customers. Our focus is on residential and commercial properties in New Jersey. Our goal is to provide the best experience and value for each and every one of our customers. Contact us at (908) 578-1179. You can also fill out a request form for a quote on our website under our “Contact Us” tab. We're looking forward to hearing from you!