Home Sale Landscape Preparation
It may seem counterproductive to invest in landscaping right before you move, however, a clean, well-manicured outdoor space can greatly help with the sale of a property. You might wonder how much yard preparation you’ll need to complete to ensure you can list your property for top dollar. The answer is – it varies. There are several factors that go into home sale landscape preparation. While some homes may need little preparation, others may require more extensive work. At Bloom Gardening and Maintenance, we can help guide you through our recommendations and assist with a smooth transition preparing to list your home for sale.Essential Landscape Preparation
Although you don’t need to necessarily reinvent the entire layout of your landscape, there are many benefits of consulting with us before you list your property for sale. We can help you narrow down specific areas of your outdoor space that need to be spruced up Additionally, we will work with your realtor to coordinate whatever clean-up work needs to take place with the photographer’s schedule. Pictures portraying a well-groomed landscape will assist you with getting more showings and substantiate your asking price. Some of our home sale preparation services include:- Cleanups - This service includes tidying up your existing landscape without making any significant changes to its layout and includes weeding, debris removal, edging & mulching services.
- Trimming trees and shrubs – Nicely pruned and manicured greenery significantly enhances the curb appeal of your home. Our team will trim existing hedges, shrubs and trees. This will contribute to a healthy-looking landscape which can help to indirectly maximize your listing price.
- Mulching – Adding a fresh layer of mulch around edged trees and landscape beds goes a long way in helping to give your yard a polished look.
- Lawn remediation – If your lawn is covered with brown or bare patches, it can affect the resale value of your property. Our top-quality lawn remediation will easily fix this issue. We can also over seed or lay sod if needed.
- Seasonal color – Buyers are often attracted to colorful and charming landscapes. Our team can help give your yard a distinct glow by planting colorful annuals and strategically placing potted plants throughout your property.
Landscape Maintenance Before a Home Sale
Your property will require some minor maintenance to keep up its appearance while it is on the market. The amount of maintenance can vary based on your timeline for selling or whether or not your landscape requires higher maintenance. In most cases, your landscape will require one visit per week to maintain its appearance.When considering the timeframe associated with ongoing maintenance until your property sells, while we can predict the market, we can provide you with approximate timelines to consider. Homeowners should account for any potential delays in selling, so it’s best to account for maintaining your landscape a minimum of two months, with the average time to close on a mortgage averaging 30 to 45 days.
You can learn more about our home sale preparation services by booking a consultation with us. As a front-runner in the industry, we have built a reputation for being honest and reliable. Our team will provide you with all the necessary information on the entire process.
For more information on our home sale landscape preparation services, get in touch with Bloom Gardening and Maintenance through this Online Form or contact us at 703-424-2922 to discuss your specific requirements.