Which backyard improvements pay off?
With this weeks theme being staging your landscaping for the spring, today's article is great for those backyard improvements. When you think about landscaping for a successful sale you have to think about your backyard also. Many sellers forget the element of the backyard and in today's market "a couple of lawn chairs and a portable grill just don't cut it."
The growing trend over that last 10 years is the outdoor living room. Since 1994 there has been a 366% increase in patios and terrace purchases. One element of this growing trend that people need to realize is some items add value and some are strictly luxury items. Here are some additions that can be more luxury items and some that will add value.
1. A covered patio (Add Value)- Remember that just a slab of concrete won't cut it. A good option is a pavers patio which is a brick-like material that is made of concrete but has a more finished look.
2. Fireplaces (Luxury Item) - Portable firepits are a relatively cheap way to create a cozy outdoor setting.
3. Kitchens (Add Value) - An outdoor kitchen can add value to a home where entertaining is very important. With cooking being such a big part of entertaining, an outdoor kitchen is the newest trend that often pays off.
4. Television (Luxury Item) - Most T.V.'s are bad to put outside because during the day it is too bright to see the screen.
5. Swimming Pools (Questionable) - "Pools are one of those features that can be both functional and aesthetic and can add value -- or detract -- depending on the type of pool and type of home buyer or owner."
6. Water Features (Questionable) - Most times water features such as waterfalls or ponds are not worth the money because 50% of them are abandoned or ignored after the first four years.
If you have any questions how you can make your own backyard more buyer friendly, feel free to mail, call or visit our web-site anytime at.
Nolting Real Estate
140 Enchanted Pkwy Suite #203
Manchester, Mo 63021
(636) 391-9997
www.NoltingRealEstate.com
The growing trend over that last 10 years is the outdoor living room. Since 1994 there has been a 366% increase in patios and terrace purchases. One element of this growing trend that people need to realize is some items add value and some are strictly luxury items. Here are some additions that can be more luxury items and some that will add value.
1. A covered patio (Add Value)- Remember that just a slab of concrete won't cut it. A good option is a pavers patio which is a brick-like material that is made of concrete but has a more finished look.
2. Fireplaces (Luxury Item) - Portable firepits are a relatively cheap way to create a cozy outdoor setting.
3. Kitchens (Add Value) - An outdoor kitchen can add value to a home where entertaining is very important. With cooking being such a big part of entertaining, an outdoor kitchen is the newest trend that often pays off.
4. Television (Luxury Item) - Most T.V.'s are bad to put outside because during the day it is too bright to see the screen.
5. Swimming Pools (Questionable) - "Pools are one of those features that can be both functional and aesthetic and can add value -- or detract -- depending on the type of pool and type of home buyer or owner."
6. Water Features (Questionable) - Most times water features such as waterfalls or ponds are not worth the money because 50% of them are abandoned or ignored after the first four years.
If you have any questions how you can make your own backyard more buyer friendly, feel free to mail, call or visit our web-site anytime at.
Nolting Real Estate
140 Enchanted Pkwy Suite #203
Manchester, Mo 63021
(636) 391-9997
www.NoltingRealEstate.com
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