Sunday, January 27, 2008

Landscaping adds Value

The value of Professional Landscaping and Designs.

Curb Appeal Sells your home and Professional Landscaping gives you the best return for your money.

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A variety of studies reveal that professional landscaping can increase the value of residential and commercial property from five to as much as 20%. Landscaping, as a home improvement project, has a recovery value of 100-200% if it is well done and harmonizes with the nearby surrounding. This compares to a kitchen overhead of 75-125% or a bathroom redesign of 80-120%. Money Magazine.

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Researchers at Clemson University conducted a study of home sales and compared the results based on varying levels of landscape quality. Not only were type, size and condition of the plantings considered but also the overall design. Landscapers were rated "poor", "good", or "excellent". Well designed landscaped homes had faster sales because of first impressions... Research Group, Clemson University


A Survey revealed that 95 % of the appraisers responding to the survey believed that landscaping adds to the dollar value of residential real estate, while 99 % of them said it enhanced the sales appeal of residential real estate. Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

Consumers Value a landscaped home up to 11.3 % higher than its base price... Research Group, Clemson University 2001

In 2001 homeowners spent $37.7 billion caring for their property, up from 22.5 fives years previously, The National Gardening Association.

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