Once you’ve decided to sell your home, there’s usually a moment when you realize some improvements deliver you a great return on investment when the time comes to negotiate.
It’s important to focus on potential payback before undertaking any work. As an experienced real estate agent in your neighborhood, I can help you with this challenge. I know the market and trends embraced by today’s buyers.
We can discuss where any investments you’ll gain payback, as well as the type of buyer you should aim to attract, for example: young families, professional couples or retirees.
One area that often benefits from TLC is the garden. With some planning, you can rejuvenate your garden for much less money than you think, and make a great impression with prospective buyers.
If yours needs a little taming, I’ve got five awesome tips for you:
Walk the neighborhood
Check out which plants are popular and growing well in your area. If you don’t know their names, take some photos and show them to staff at your favorite garden center, or use the Google image search function.
Draw up your plan
A rough sketch of your garden will give you the base for planning where to plant. Make a note of the areas that are in shade and full sun. Try to retain the current layout of your garden to minimize your workload and cost.
Visit your garden centre
Because you’re selling your property, it’s not smart to buy mature plants for hundreds of dollars unless you’ve got a major plan in play. Look for plants that are good value and low maintenance.
Be consistent
Try to avoid mixing distinctive styles of garden. You could go down the cottage garden route, which is heavy on water or create a drought-tolerant garden. However, we recommend creating a balanced experience of color and shrubbery.
Make it simple
Gardens take a lot of work, even those that are newly planted. So, use lots of mulch and ground cover to keep down weeds. Watering systems are cheap and easy to install, and they impress buyers.