“Curb appeal is important,” says Steve Modica, sales associate and property manager at HomeXpress Realty Inc. in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Make sure the bushes are all trimmed.
- Re-mulch or replace stone walkways and paths.
- Remove any dead plants and trees, and aerate your lawn so it will be lush.
- Pressure wash the driveway, the front walk, and the exterior of your home.
- If need be, have the exterior of the house painted.
- At the very least, apply a fresh coat of paint on the front door.
The National Association of REALTORS® “Remodeling Impact Report” backs this up with data suggesting that landscaping projects often bring in higher sales prices. Homes that did a landscaping upgrade, added a deck or patio, saw returns on investment above 100%.
