How To Create Curb Appeal On A Budget

There is no doubt that a healthy lawn and lush greenery can add value to a home. 94% of real estate agents noted that curb appeal is a wonderful way to increase your asking price.

Of course, some landscaping projects can be quite expensive. If you’re looking to add curb appeal to sell your home in Las Vegas, continue reading to find out more about how you can renovate on a budget.

 

 

Cut Your Grass

 

If you have access to a mower and an edger, cutting your grass yourself is easy. If you don’t, expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $80 for someone to come out and mow it. Of course, the cost depends on the square footage.

Having properly cut grass looks great and can help create striking curb appeal without paying too much.

 

 

Apply Some Fresh Mulch

 

If you want to reduce weeds, retain moisture, and create a landscape that looks fresh and new, add mulch. At $1.60 per bag for 2 cubic feet, you don’t have to spend a lot on it.

Darker colors like brown and black are great for most homes, though some have the ability to pull off red. However, red mulch decomposes faster than the other two, as it usually uses recycled wood chips.

Brown helps plants appear more vibrant.

 

 

Plant Flowers

 

Purchasing potted flowers is easy and can cost you less than $100 if you do it correctly. Planting flowers can be as simple as putting a few out on the porch to give your home that much-needed pop of color.

Amy Fedele from Pretty Purple Door says to group specific colors or plant types together in clusters of three to seven, as it creates a strong, drift of plants.

 

 

Stain Your Deck

 

Weather can be your deck’s worst enemy. Over time, it can weather away the stain on top, leaving your wood vulnerable to cracks or rot. Prior to staining your deck, we recommend giving it a good power wash. Once clean, apply two coats of stain.

With the right equipment, it’s easy to take on this type of project on your own. To rent an electric power washer, you’ll end up paying about $39 per day. Stain can cost you anywhere from $20 to $20 per gallon.

 

 

Include A Water Feature

 

Adding “white noise” of some sort helps mask unappealing sounds, such as nearby traffic or noisy neighbors. A small outdoor fountain can cost you as little as $50 depending on the material and size.

If you go with a modern fountain, you may even be able to adjust the irrigation settings using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, which can help optimize your energy efficiency.

 

 

Final Thoughts

 

There are many ways to add value to your home with landscaping. Not only will you raise the bottom line when selling, but you’ll also be happy knowing that you’re providing both physical and emotional benefits to the next buyer.

Of course, if landscaping isn’t in your budget or timeline, you could always choose to sell to a home investor like National Cash Offer. Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can help you sell your home in Las Vegas in “as-is” condition in as little as two weeks.