The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, encourages homeowners to maintain their landscaping in order to potentially enhance their property’s value. A recent post on HouseLogic.com points out:Landscaping is the first thing that potential buyers see, and it reflects well – or poorly – on other homes in the neighborhood. That’s why homeowners associations often have exacting rules for it. Good landscaping can add up to 28% to overall home value, says landscape economist John Harris. Even taking your landscaping from “good” to “excellent,” in terms of design, condition, and placement, can add 6% to 7% to a home’s value, according to a study.
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