Landscaping projects help but sellers shouldn't go overboard with costly outdoor projects

It’s amazing what a few flowers will do for a home’s appeal! In a tight Denver real estate market, every extra thing that a seller can do to help his home stand out from the glut of unsold homes will help. At TeamCox Realtors, we advise our clients that their house must be in top-notch condition for a quick sale. We are currently listing two beautiful homes that are in pristine showing condition. Their overall appeal to buyers is helping them stand out in a competitive market. 

During the spring and summer months, a home’s landscaping is especially important in a tight real estate market. A very informative article, "Outdoor Attraction" by Christian Toto, appeared in The Denver Post over the weekend. It examines the impact of a home’s landscaping on its salability. The article reveals that sellers are increasing their landscaping budgets as the housing market tightens. It brings up a very important point, though. While landscaping projects can help sell a home, it is important not to go overboard on outdoor projects, or you won’t see a solid return on your investment. This is a great point since kitchen and bathroom improvements often yield a higher return than landscaping.

 

While the article mentions installing costly concrete stamped patios or outdoor entertaining areas (keep in mind that a concrete stampled patio can cost up to $10,000), there are more simple things that a homeowner can do to improve the overall curb appeal to his or her home. For starters, try planting some colorful flowerbeds (tulips are beautiful in the spring!) or some new sod to patch up those problem areas. Trees are also a good investment since they are not only attractive, but provide shaded areas that might even eventually improve a home’s energy efficiency.

 

For more information on getting your home ready to sell in a tight Denver housing market, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060. We will help your home stand out from the crowd!

 

 

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