The curb appeal of your home is more than just a buzz word used for how pleasant the exterior of your property appears. It’s important to the value of your home as well as the impression it leaves on guests or potential buyers. One of the best ways to improve your home’s curb appeal is by planting trees. The following are a few things you should know about planting trees to improve your curb appeal:
- A mature tree in your yard can increase the appraised value of your home by as much as $10,000 according to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.
Source: Flickr - For homes listed under $150,000, mature trees tend to have a strong impact on their sales potential. However, on homes over $250,000, that perception increases to 98% according to Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests.
- You can increase your property value as much as 20% simply by landscaping with trees according to a study conducted by Management Information Services/ICMA.
Consider planting a few trees in order to improve your home’s curb appeal and its value. For additional advice on planting trees in Kansas City, be sure to contact us at Cartwright Tree Care today.