Increase property value

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Picture this: you decided to buy a new home. The advertisement looks great, the real estate agent sounds like a gem, and you can picture yourself finally in your dream home.

Then you get to the visit. The landscape job is in shambles! Talk about taking the wind out of your sails. If this is how they treat their yard what is the inside going to look like?

First impressions are everything. The chances of you buying that house just plummeted.

Don’t let this happen to your home when it is time to re-sell. Here are some landscape ideas from Bulger Brothers Landscape to up your property value.

Walkways

Building a walkway is always a great way to up the property value of your home because not only is it pleasing aesthetically it is also practical. Make sure the walkway is as durable as it is beautiful because it is constantly going to be used by the occupants of your home.

Some walkway ideas that we can help install include but are not limited to pea gravel walkways, hardwood planking, concrete pavers or a classic brick look.

Trees

Trees are a unique case. You can boost your curb appeal by having them or not having them, but we recommend to find the right balance. Too many trees or trees too large? Trim them down. Debranching and pruning trees will create open spaces for sunlight to hit your house and/or specific areas of your garden.

No trees? Consider planting some.

Fencing

Fencing is one of the things people look at when determining what final offer they’re going to make on your home. Like walkways, fencing can be both pleasing to the eye and be used practically. Putting up a good fence will keep potential buyers who are concerned with privacy and property boundaries happy.

Always consider zoning and property limits, neighbours, the type of fence you want to put up and what materials you are going to use.

Deck or Patio

Whether you have a deck or patio or not, that could be considered a deal breaker for some buyers. If you already have this, you are well on your way. Put on a new coat of varnish or paint, add lighting, fix the patio awning. If it is made of stone, get it sanded and refinished for that smooth feeling.

Don’t have a patio? Consider your yard first. Then decide what kind of patio suits it: stone finish? Flagstone? Wood? Metal? Your options are wide open!

Lawn

If you are planning on putting your house on the market, if the weather allows it go all out here! It will pay off to invest heavily in your lawn. Spare no expense: automatic sprinkler systems, fertilizers, seeding, pesticides, etc. Making your lawn your top priority will increase your curb appeal.

Lighting

This might not make much of a difference during the day, but think about how nice stepping stone lights would look on that new walkway at night with electric lanterns hanging from (and highlighting) the trees. Lighting works for hardscape and softscaping.

Fire Pit

Think of the emotions you feel when you think about having a fire pit in your backyard. Do you get nostalgic about sitting around the fire with your friends? Chances are, these are the same feeling a potential buyer is going to have! When thinking about a design be sure to have it compliment your home and the adjacent landscaping.

These are just a few ideas that give you endless possibilities. Give us a call today to discuss how the Bulger Brothers can help you increase the property value of your home!