7 Landscaping Projects That Will Increase Your Home's Value

Preparing to sell your home can be an exciting time for homeowners! When prepping to list your home, between fresh paint and repairs - there are a lot of items to consider. One HUGE aspect that often gets overlooked when preparing to sell is LANDSCAPING!

While your actual home and the interior are equally as important, the exterior is the first thing prospective buyers will see when your home's being shown. Making a great first impression - before you even enter the home - will not only increase interest, but likely increase the value of your home overall!

Here are 7 landscaping projects to consider to improve your home's overall value:

1. Planting Trees and Shrubbery: Plants can be expensive, but they are worth it. Hire a professional, if needed, but you will be surprised how much better your home can look with just a few extra touches of greenery in the yard!

2. Powerwashing: Whether it's your driveway, walkway or the sides of your home... POWER. WASH! Such a small project makes a huge difference to potential buyers. A powerwashed home looks newer and gives the impression that the home was well-maintained. This will help your chances of finding more offers... and over asking!

3. Install Sprinkler System: Sprinkler systems can be costly to intall, but once again... worth it. Not only will it help make your grass look fresh once your ready to list, it's also appealing for potential buyers.

4. Replace Old Fences: Old fences are not only ugly, but they may require repairs or a fresh coat of paint. It may be best to consider replacing the fence with a new one... so it looks fresh and works great! This is especially important given many buyers these days have dogs who require a properly working fenced-in yard!

5. Install Landscape Lighting: You can google photos of before & after landscaping lighting... the difference it makes is unreal. Landscape lighting can be done expensively & inexpensively - all depends on what you're looking to achieve. That being said - there really isn't an excuse to forego this project! You can find lights on Amazon affordably, and it truly makes a difference.

6. Spread Fresh Mulch & Maintain Your Yard: Mow the lawn. Get rid of weeds and ugly, old, dead plants. Freshen up the mulch. There's a reason people invest thousands of dollars a year into landscaping... because it looks great! Fortunately, it can be done yourself if you're on a budget!

7. Remove Junk and Eye Sores: Whether it's your front or back yard... porch... whatever! You need to get rid of anything that's old, rusty or not meant to be there. This is self-explanatory, but it truly makes a difference on how buyers will perceive the way the home was lived in!

Most of these items can be achieved whether you're on a tight budget or willing to spend! Landscaping is worth investing time and energy into - especially when listing your home for sale. It may not be your "cup of tea" as you're residing in a home, but trust us... first impressions are everything! Make a good first impression on your buyers from the get-go. If you're looking for a guide through the entire process, reach out to us and we'd be more than happy to help! Contact us at 856-264-8671 or email scott@zhomesrealestate.com today.