REI WEALTH MONTHLY issue 40 | Page 31

GROWING PROPERTY INVESTMENTS WITH PRODUCE LARA HERMANSON
First impressions count and that goes for the look of the property and exterior . If a building is in great shape and well maintained , this obviously brings potential buyers flocking . But if the landscaping is a sight for sore eyes , not only could this deter buyers but the few stragglers still interested need to account that the land will require an overhaul . And that costs cash so the negotiating table will need to account for a drop in sale price , in accommodating the price to renovate the land .
the high cost in maintaining the land may not really bring in the dough come time to sell . Offsetting these prices need to be accounted for before investing in designing an excellent landscape .
There ’ s no excuse for a shoddy yard , even if you ’ re selling within an industrial park setting : notorious for sparse or unimaginative gardens . Even if the exterior is not something you want to invest in before putting the property on the market , you may change your mind when you see the stats : excellent landscaping can add up to 28 percent ROI and result in a faster sale . According to John Harris , economist at HouseLogic , this fact now opens the door to what is perceived as ‘ excellent .’ A good landscaper can charge a small fortune to keep up the grounds to excellent levels , so
Or is there an alternative that ’ s not only costs 25 percent less to maintain than a traditional gardener , but is more environmentally friendly , reduces your utility bills and gives you a lot more than a few daisies and pretty greenery ?