I’m a home expert – the easy way to add THOUSANDS to the value, don’t even think about listing it for sale before
BEFORE you sell your home, realty experts suggest you take a close look at one outdoor feature – and it's not a pool, patio, or fire pit.
A simple maintenance task can add thousands to your home's value, but if you leave it undone, it could have a big impact on your sale price.
A study released by compiled data from real estate appraisers, the National Association of Realtors, and landscape experts nationwide to reveal the best ways to add value to your home.
A neat, manicured lawn provides a better return on your investment than any other landscaping when you're trying to sell your home.
"According to real estate agents, a well-kept expanse of grass pleases buyers," the study explained.
"It improves a property’s look, offers a play area for children, and gives the adults a sense that they will enjoy a relaxed lifestyle."
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A well-maintained lawn can add around $1,200 to your home's value.
If you pay an average of $268 per year for a lawn maintenance service, that's a 352 percent ROI.
Better yet, if you're handy and love being outdoors, you may be maintaining your lawn – and adding value – with even less money upfront.
If your lawn is already in good condition, pull weeds from your garden on a regular basis.
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Keeping flower beds and front yards neat and weed-free will keep buyers interested.
"A tidy lawn leaves the buyer with the impression that they’re looking at a landscape that is easy to maintain," the study detailed.
In fact, "an unkempt garden will turn off those who don’t want to do much work, especially first-time buyers and young families."
Neglected, skimpy plants or areas overrun with weeds can ding your home's asking price by up to two percent.
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And don't try to cheat the system by adding artificial grass.
Artificial grass might be low-maintenance, but because it can be so expensive to replace, it reduces your home's value by up to five percent.
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