How lawn care can improve the property value of your home.
Wondering if it’s worth it to keep up on your lawn care maintenance? A study conducted by Virginia Tech showed that landscaping not only increases your curb appeal but can boost your property value upwards of 15%. A review of research by Virginia Tech Horticulturist Alex Niemiera found that a well landscaped home had a significant price advantage over a home with no landscaping. That advantage ranged from 5.5 percent to 12.7 percent. That translates into an extra $16,500 to $38,100 in value on a $300,000 home. Poor landscaping can make a property’s value drop by 10%, according to a study conducted by the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, while a well-designed landscape has the opposite effect.
Lawn remains a favorite of homebuyers as it offers a play area for children and gives adults a sense that they will enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, according to real estate agents. However, lawn care should never be on the back burner or only thought about when it is time to sell your home. It’s always important to keep up on your lawn care as long as you are living in your home to be sure your lawn stays healthy and well kept.
Homeowners often begin projects and proceed without a plan whether it be putting in a new pathway or creating that dream fire pit. Not having a plan results in an assortment of plantings and unfinished or not well thought out projects that give the property a disorganized feel. Following a professionally prepared plan will lead the homeowner to a beautiful property while remaining within a pre-established budget.
It’s suggested by over 74% of real estate agents that sellers are to complete a property maintenance program before putting their homes on the market. If you already have a maintenance plan in place or have a lawn care service hired this will be one concern to take off your plate when the time comes to sell your home. In contrast to many home improvements, the value of an investment in a landscape improvement increases over time since the growth and maturity of trees and shrubs enhance visual appeal.
Investing as little as 10% of your home’s value in landscaping is recommended by The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) in order to improve your curb appeal and property value of your home. Therefore, investing in the services of a lawn care provider should be at the top of the summer to do list to save you time and worry when it comes time to sell your home. Invest in your home today and give Mower for Hire a call.