When selling your house, the emphasis is usually on the interior.  However, good landscaping can make the difference between a buyer wanting to see the house or not.   And since most buyers look on line first, it’s even more important to have good exterior photos.  Here are a few do’s and don’ts:

1. Keep the landscaping natural with native plants and interesting foliage.  Rounded junipers and topiary shrubs are out.
2. Steer away from planting a high-maintenance yard.  Few buyers want to invest serious time in pruning, mowing, etc.
3. Get rid of any lawn ornaments.
4. Avoid the “new construction” look – barren yards lack appeal.
5. Maintain what landscaping you have.  Overgrown hedges, bushes too close to the house, hanging tree limbs over roofs, and roots buckling the driveway send the message that the inside of the house is ill-kept as well.

Properties with high quality plants and mature landscaping create a competitive advantage over homes with bare bones landscaping.  An important factor considering today’s market!  Contact me to work with a REALTOR® who can help you get a competitive advantage on selling.  603-526-4116, donnaforest.com, donna@donnaforest.com.

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