Boost Your Property Value Now for a Spring Sale
/It is common to see a spike in home sales in the spring and when people are preparing their homes for sale, they don’t always think about their landscape, specifically their trees. Potential “buyers like to purchase a home with a curb appeal that has a little bit of greenery around it. Adding trees to your property can be a worthwhile investment, especially if you are looking to stay in your home for the next couple of years before selling it.” (Realtytimes.com) But in order to increase your property’s value, you have to make sure your trees are valuable too.
“Proper selection and planting can provide years of enjoyment for you and future generations as well as increased property value, improved environmental quality, and economic benefits. On the other hand, an inappropriate tree for your site or location can be a continual challenge and maintenance problem, or even a potential hazard, especially when there are utilities or other infrastructure nearby.” (Purdue University)
“To boost your curb appeal, trees should be healthy, maintained, and planted in the right place. But if your tree poses a risk and could harm your home, removing it could boost your property value. Here’s how to decide if you need to cut down a tree on your property." (Davey.com)
If your tree is 100% dead, you need to have it removed.
If your tree has branches hanging over the roof, it (hopefully) just needs to be pruned.
If your tree is closer than 15’ from your home, it may be a liability and need to come down.
Late winter/early spring is the perfect time to inspect your trees and decide if they need professional pruning or possible removal. To make sure you are ready to list you house this year or sometime in the future, contact a professional arborist and schedule an inspection.
Browning Tree Service employs Joshua Browning ISA certified arborist license #KY-9849A who is a proud member of Indiana Arborist Association and International Society of Arboriculture, serving the West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana area!
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