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Benefits of Professionally Installed Landscaping
The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association did research and compiled the following statistics:
Landscaping can increase the resale value of a property by as much as 14%.
The sale of a property can increase by as much as six weeks.
A landscaped patio can raise property value by 12.4%.
A landscaped curb can increase property value by 4.4% and hedges can add 3.6%.
What’s a good landscape budget? By taking 5% of the home value and spending it on a low-maintenance but quality landscape the value of your home can increase in resale value by as much as 15%. Earning you back 150% or more on that landscape budget.
Clemson University stated that homes with excellent landscaping will sell for 6 to 7% more than comparable homes with just good landscaping. Research by Michigan State University found something similar, but gives good landscaping even more value. They state that the perceived value of a home which is landscaped nicely is improved by 12%.
The Society of Real Estate Appraisers also feels a landscaped home adds value, 99% agreeing that it actually causes these homes to sell more quickly.
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