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Landscaping to Help Sell Your Home

July 24th, 2007 · No Comments

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If you’re trying to sell your home can help to increase the value as well as draw interest and reduce the time on the market by doing landscape work around your house. This helps to increase the curb appeal of your house and can also increase the value of anywhere from 5 to 11 percent when you actually sell your home.

If you’re considering doing this yourself following some basic principles will help you get the most bang for your buck. Simple steps such as cutting fresh edges around gardens can help you get started. The simple step is shown to add 1% to the value of your home. Even if you aren’t going to move landscaping is a home improvement option that will pay off over time.

Spring and summer are prime time to begin landscaping projects and it’s also a wonderful time to enjoy the fruits of your efforts. The landscaping can also help lower your energy bills. This can be accomplished by planting shade trees which blocked the sun’s rays and keep your house cooler and can contribute to as much as a 50% reduction in your cooling needs.

Whether you are trying to sell your home, just improve the curb appeal, or help save energy landscaping is a simple and often inexpensive option that many people overlook.

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