Curb appeal is what gives homebuyers their first impression of a property. It refers to the level of attractiveness one may feel when viewing a property from the street or in listing photos. A home’s exterior tells you what to expect on the inside and whether it’s even worth looking.
Even more, the pandemic-related restrictions have presented home sellers with new, unexpected challenges like open houses requiring buyers to spend longer periods of time (up to 30 minutes) outside before stepping inside! Therefore, the first impression of your property and its landscape has never been more important.
If you think of a property as an asset, not leveraging the outside means you’re not maximizing its potential profit. Taking action to renovate a tired landscape before your next open house could be the difference between selling at listing price or above asking.
On the other hand, if you have just bought a new property and want to make a smart long term investment, landscaping will increase property value over time.
Increase Your Property Value
It is common knowledge that renovating a home before selling it can seriously improve its return on investment. However, people tend to focus heavily on interior renovations while undervaluing the effects of landscape modifications outdoors.
According to the Appraisal Institute of America, homeowners, “improving their property’s landscaping can result in significant return on investment when selling the home.” Even more, bigger spending leads directly into bigger returns for homeowners.
With so many ways to improve a front or backyard, the plant options and price range of solutions can fit a variety of budgets. For example, simply implementing a lawn care service can increase your investment by 267%. On the other hand, a well planned and executed outdoor space like an all season patio can increase the entire property’s value by 10% to 15% according to the director of content at real estate website Zolo.ca.
Keep in mind that when it comes to quality, finding the right team to help you is crucial. According to Money Magazine, properties with “excellent” landscaping can expect a 6-7% higher sale price than properties with “good” landscaping.
Stand Out:Sell Above Asking Price
With the Metro Vancouver housing market heating up along with the weather, you can make a current listing price more competitive with landscaping.
Over 90% of homebuyers view house listings online before considering a property. If a yard is lacking, it means that its listing photos are likely in a similar condition. Simply improving your curb appeal and listing photos could be enough to draw in more buyers, which means more opportunities to sell!
Since everyone seems to be selling, standing out with a sharp landscape can separate you from the competition. It can make homebuyers dream of living in your space and the selling process a lot simpler. Landscaping services offer a convenient method to rejuvenate a property to be more competitive at its current listing price. A quick makeover with impactful results that don’t require much effort from the homeowner or realtor is a great way to stand out.
Give your landscape the day of rejuvenation it deserves before your next open house or housewarming event.
Just like exfoliating and moisturizing the face and getting a haircut to look your best, this package brings out the most in your current property without including additional upgrades.
Completes urgent (1-2 days notice) property touch-ups and staging so you can be ready in time.
This option is designed to help you get the most bang for your buck!
Scope of work includes:
One application of lawn care practices
Mowing of lawn turf
90° edging of planted beds and hardscapes
Application of grass seed to bare areas
Pruning of formal shrubs
Clearance pruning of trees overhanging the house
Weeding of planted beds and hardscapes
Removal of all litter, plant material and leaf debris
Property Makeover – $$
Breathe new life into damaged or tired yards with a fresh and seasonal design.
Just like how a makeover involves using makeup and other products to take your appearance to the next level, our Property Makeover packages showcase your yard with a new fresh look.
Fast results with the goal to enhance the front entry point or damaged area of a property, since these are the most focal points for first impressions.
Variety of trending seasonal makeover package options depending on your property’s sunshade and unique characteristics.
Scope of work includes:
ALL items listed in previous Property Rejuvenation Package
Addition of 3” of organic soil amender to all front entrance beds
Planting of colourful seasonal flowers/plants to pots, or planted beds flagging a property’s entrance or hiding its damages
Property Facelift – $$$
Make comprehensive changes that transform your property in both appeal and value.
Just like getting permanent facial reconstructive surgery, a lot of timing and preparation goes into customizing the product to each unique property.
The timeframe is largely dependent on the project. You follow the design process from the first sketch to the final brick. This requires more time and personalization.
This tier will take a problemed landscape and turn it into an area of pride that brings the ‘wow’ factor.
Transition from ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ landscaping and increase your return on investment.
Highly impactful results that will make homebuyers dream of summer cookouts, family hangouts, and much more.
Completely customizable – Common scope of work elements include:
ALL items listed in previous two packages
Complete redesign of soft landscape elements
Patio additions
Drain repairs
Lawn remedies
Retaining wall and fence repairs
Deck repairs
‘I have been working with Para Space for over a decade now and can tell you they exceed my expectations time and time again. Being in the customer service industry myself, I recognize it is the sum of a company’s staff that make it successful. Para Space has perfected their services by hiring and training the most dedicated and talented group of people. This winning combination ensures trust and integrity while delivering amazing results to their clients.
You won’t be sorry you called Para Space…you will only ask yourself why you didn’t call them first!’
Jill Hannan, Associate Realtor at WESTSIDE Realty.