Landscape Staging; what does it mean?
The concept of home staging is well known and proven, but it is time to look beyond the home and extend this essential tool to the first thing prospective buyers see…the landscape.
A colorful landscape will trigger in a buyer an initial feeling of joy and warmth; a tidy exterior will demonstrate the pride with which the home has been cared for, eliciting a trust in the maintenance history of the residence.
Set the stage for enthusiastic buyers before they even get out of the car, give the landscape a makeover to present a home in its best environment. Invite buyers to the front door and create memorable first impressions that make the home stand above the rest. This can all be achieved with landscape staging.
Why landscape staging is not optional:
- Recent study concluded that every dollar spent on landscaping returns $1.35. Source: Journal of Environmental Horticulture
- High quality landscaping adds 5-11% to a home price.
- Source: Michigan State University Study
- ½ of all recent buyers considered landscaping very important in their home purchase decision.
- Source: National Association of Realtors
- Nearly 99% of all real estate appraisers agree that professional landscaping enhances the overall sales appeal of a home.
- Source: National Gardening Association
Columbine Design Landscape Staging Services:
- Free consultation to assess property needs. (Can be held with home seller, real estate agent, or both.)
- Schedule based on key dates. (listing date, open houses, etc.)
- All services are customized to best fit the property and homeowner needs. For general guidelines on the three levels of landscape staging services provided by Columbine Design click the document below.
