Landscaping shows the house off and creates a wonderful first
impression for buyers. Buyers who like the way in which the house looks
from the street are far more likely to organize an internal viewing with
the agent. The value that landscaping brings is increased inspections,
more competition and better sale prices.Landscaping is critical when selling. It provides buyers with an insight into how the owner looks after their home. A well presented home from the street with manicured gardens and landscaping shows buyers that the owners take pride in their home and will certainly influence the sale price.
When people attempt to do the landscaping themselves, it is obvious to potential buyers. There are many things that only professional landscapers with experience are aware of when choosing plants, building retaining walls and creating drainage systems. Without this knowledge and expertise, homeowners are not only risking damage to their property but a decrease in the value of their home.
Economic reasons for landscaping are:
- Increases the value of your home
- Makes your home more attractive to prospective purchasers
- Reduces the time your property is on the market
- Reduces heating and cooling costs
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Health reasons for landscaping are:
- Creates a healthier home by filtering pollutants and providing cleaner air
- Keeps the family fit by fostering an active lifestyle
- Creates a beautiful environment to decrease your stress levels
- Provides privacy
Environmental reasons for landscaping are:
- Reduction of storm water runoff reducing local flooding
- Control temperature extremes, stay cooler in summer and warmer in winter
- Erosion control reducing loss of soils in waterways
- Reduction in evaporation and soil degradation
Social reasons for landscaping are:
- Creates green buffer zones to increase the livability of our communities
- Local noise and heat reduction
- Attractive environment for entertaining and relaxing
- Enhances livability of high density developments
