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Curb appeal can have a big influence on selling price and
will ensure your home doesn’t languish on the market.
Statistics show that a home with outstanding landscaping
will bring 5% more than a home with average
landscaping, and 7% more than one whose
landscaping is in a bit of disarray. So, you can see that if you
spend a little money on that $150,000 home, it could mean
$7,000 to $8,000 more in your pocket just from curb appeal.
On a $500,000 home, landscaping could easily add $25,000
to $35,000 to the selling price.
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
« Curb appeal—the first visual impression prospective
buyers receive when seeing your home from the street
or in a photo—is a vital component of the home
selling process.
« It’s important to put your emotions aside and look at
your house objectively, the way buyers will see it.
« The tidiness, condition, and overall look of your
home’ exterior will strongly influence the way
prospective buyers envision the home’s interior.
« Some touch-ups and repairs are easy; others are
expensive and time-consuming. Outstanding
landscaping can add 5 to 7% to a home’s selling price.
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