When homeowners think of landscape renovation, it is normally in terms of repairing and rejuvenating a neglected garden. That is, of course, a prime consideration. But there is another aspect to it – adding to the market value of your home. No matter how happy you are in your home, sooner or later the thought of selling it (for whatever reason) does crop up. If you do decide to act on this, curb appeal will play a major role in determining what you will be able to sell it for. If your garden looks run down and tired, it will affect the value of the house. The solution is, of course, to do a landscape renovation to bring the garden back to its vibrant state and to make the house more attractive. However, doing this kind of project in a rush because of the deadlines you face will mean that the best clean-up and rejuvenation may not be possible because the best landscaping and garden maintenance companies are always busy. Besides the possibility of having to do a rushed job, since the companies may be busy, the cost you sustain may also rise.

The better alternative is to have seasonal landscape rejuvenation and maintenance done regularly. Not only will it make the home a more pleasant place to live in, but it will also keep the curb value high.

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The Drive-by Buyer

When a realtor places a “For Sale” sign in front of a house, everyone passing by stops to take a second look. They may have passed your house for years every day on their way to work or shopping or some other tasks and once the sign is up, they pay extra attention. Many of these people could be potential buyers. Studies show that suddenly finding out that an appealing house is now on the market is the spur that causes people who have been thinking of buying a new house to act on the thought.

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A person who has seen the exterior of your home for a long time will have an (often subconscious) impression of what kind of house it is. Any sudden changes in its looks, such as rejuvenation of the landscape, will be noticed, and often not in a good way. People will often think that if the garden is suddenly looking great, it has probably been renovated to cover up long-term neglect. That being the case, they will wonder about the condition of the house itself. Nice features of the house will be viewed with suspicion – could these have been recently made more attractive to hide long-standing flaws?

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A Positive Impression Is Vital

Beauty may be only skin deep, but it is that skin that makes the first impression, and first impressions play an important part in purchase decisions. It is not only that people who have seen the house regularly will notice and wonder about the sudden cosmetic changes, buyers for whom the garden is an important feature may ask about the history of the landscape and the gardening problems you faced. If you do not have a clear answer to give, an otherwise positive impression of the house will be diluted.

Landscape maintenance and renovation should be an ongoing process – it is better for the home and those who live in it. Using a professional landscaping service to look after the health and appearance of the garden will always add to its value, both for the current occupants and for those who want to buy it.

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