Have you ever driven by fantastic-looking homes one week, only
to notice that they have lost their appeal only a few weeks later? Chances are
such a nosedive in curb appeal could be due to an unrealistic approach to front
yard landscaping. Especially as homes approach fall weather changes, and even more notably for homes that are
about to be put on the market, reality (instead of fantasy) should rule when
landscape design changes are being decided.
The key is maintenance. Taking care of lush landscaping is a
time-consuming activity, so if you are not a garden hobbyist dedicated to the
mowing, fertilizing, spraying, pruning, and weeding that elaborate greenscapes
require, your choices are to be willing to pay a pro to keep on top of it all,
or…actually, that’s your only choice!
Yesterday’s
impressive front yard can turn ragged in days if it is neglected. Whether
you’re a busy professional or overscheduled soccer mom, homes for sale require
constant attention to the front yard landscaping. That curb appeal either
invites a call to your Realtor® —
or a drive past without a second look.
That same reality factor that may prompt a decision to install a
modest, less-expansive lawn and plantings can affect the number of potential
buyers. That’s especially true if your target market weighs
heavily with retirees, busy professionals, active families, or folks looking
for second homes to use as vacation getaways or income properties. Many
of those buyers will gravitate toward homes that won’t cost a lot of money to
re-landscape to lower maintenance requirements.
Local
homes with easy-maintenance yards that still present a natural feel can be big
winners in today’s market. Along the same lines of less is more, having
gnomes, deer or other ornaments on your lawn is generally a turnoff. You can
add to that list too much “stuff” in the backyard.
If
you’re planning to list your home for sale in Evansville this fall, it’s time
to do some serious planning. I offer pre-marketing consultations to help
prepare area homes for the market. Call me today to schedule yours! You can
reach me on my cell phone 812-499-9234 or email Rolando@RolandoTrentini.com
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