first impression!" There may be no area where this is more true than real estate. No matter how well-suited a house is on paper, it's almost impossible to overcome a seller's sinking disappointment when we pull up to a place that just doesn't look like home.
"In this challenging real estate market, curb appeal is particularly important for a home seller. Here are some tips for hiring a landscaper who will do a good job at a reasonable price.
- Review a portfolio. A neighbor’s recommendation is a good starting point, but it is also
worthwhile to examine other jobs the landscaper has done and ask for references. Hiring someone who isn’t reliable, doesn’t finish the job or who uses unhealthy plants is a costly mistake. - Consider maintenance. Asking for a low-maintenance design will ensure that even if the home owner isn’t able to spend hours on the task, the lawn will continue to look good.
- Know what good landscaping is worth. It can’t hurt to let a potential buyer know what the value of the trees and shrubs are. The North Carolina-based Horticultural Asset Management specializes in assessing the value of landscape plants. For instance, it puts the worth of a healthy 60-foot-tall European beech at $50,000."
For the full Realtor Magazine article: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008061106?OpenDocument
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