Three Landscaping Trends Help House Sales
October 29, 2009 by Customer Care
Three Landscaping Trends Help House Sales in Des Moines, by Des Moines Real Estate Experts RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
Don’t underestimate the importance of landscaping when selling your house in Des Moines. After all, your yard is the first thing a potential buyer will see. The exterior appearance of a house for sale is perceived as a reflection of the interior of the house. A neglected yard sends up a red flag to potential buyers. On the other hand, a well landscaped property gives potential buyers the impression the rest of the house will be well maintained as well. Proper landscaping implies the seller cares about this property.
There is more to landscaping than just a green lawn. These days buyers are looking for outdoor living areas. Outdoor kitchens and “living rooms” are becoming popular in the Des Moines area. Some houses have elaborate outdoor living spaces and others accomplish this with modest fixtures and hardscaping. Whichever way the landscape is completed, having a well thought out design that compliments the house will aid in a quicker sale.
Several landscaping trends are popular in the Des Moines area. They are water displays, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor living rooms.
Water Displays
Water displays are popular these days. From fountains and waterfalls to koi ponds, creating a water feature is a trendy landscape option. For a more elaborate water feature, add some aquatic plants and fish for visual interest.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens bring the full dining experience outdoors. An outdoor kitchen may include from a fire pit or bar-b-que to high end stainless steel fixtures built into the hardscape.
Outdoor Living Rooms
Outdoor living rooms take patio furniture to the next level. An outdoor living space blends the feel of an interior living room with the openness of the outdoors, creating additional living space, and therefore, the perception of a larger home.
Blending a well maintained landscape with a few key outdoor elements can increase the value of your house. Additionally, well landscaped properties sell quicker in the Des Moines area.
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