Some of the pitfalls of landscaping a home that you’re selling

The following are some of the pitfalls of landscaping a home that you’re selling:

1. A poorly prepared home means a buyer will have to do some of the work themselves. Even if you list the home without staging, it still requires basic maintenance after closing.

2. The buyer might not want to wait around for someone else to landscape the yard, so they might consider another option.

3. Your yard can be an extension of your house, so if it looks bad or unkempt, this can have an impact on any potential buyers who visit your home.

4. If you don’t take care of your landscaping, it could get out of control and become unsightly very quickly; this could impact any offers that may come through too late in the process (i.e., offers that came after most people would have already moved on).

5. If you leave things in disarray when you sell your house, this could lead to problems down the line when you need someone to come and fix things up; even if your house is ready for showings from now until closing day, there will always be something that needs attention before it becomes serious.

 

[Jasz]

There are some pitfalls when landscaping a home that you’re selling. It can be expensive, and it takes time. Here are some of the pitfalls:

The process of landscaping a home is very time-consuming. You’ll need to plan the layout of your yard and add plants, trees and shrubs; create pathways; install decking; build stairs; lay sod; trim hedges and more. You may need to hire subs to do this work, or do it yourself (depending on your skills).

Landscaping can be a costly endeavor, especially if you choose premium materials such as stone or wood. You could spend thousands of dollars just on plants and trees alone. And you don’t have to live in the house long enough to recoup those costs!

Landscaping also has a huge impact on curb appeal – which is an important factor when selling your house! But if you’re not very skilled at gardening, or don’t know what kind of plants will thrive in your area, then hiring someone else to do it for you could save you money in the long run.