How to Raise the Value of a Home

The subject of water conservation isn't the most exciting topic of discussion, but the more you think about it, the more excited you might get when you realize how simple it is to raise the value of your home by adopting alternative methods of saving water.

According to Dave Ramsey's blog, the conservation efforts you put into your home landscaping will account for about a 10% increase in your home's property value. A good chunk of that savings could easily come from an artificial turf lawn, saving a home owner in water and maintenance.

Water conservation adds value to your home..

A water conserving yard with artificial turf will add value to your home. An artificial lawn ranks high in the list of major considerations for home improvement. Yes, artificial turf is only fake grass, but fake grass not only adds curb appeal, it offers a lot in the way of conservation, lower energy bills, and less maintenance. A new artificial lawn will deliver a significant return on your investment.

Smarter homes save water..

An artificial lawn runs hand-in-hand with a smarter home, as artificial turf will significantly reduce the overall cost of resources needed to keep it looking good, which is a good selling point for prospective home buyers. When you consider the resources needed to keep a real grass lawn in top shape, there is gas and/or electricity needed to power-up mowers and weed-eaters. Even an automatic sprinkler system can draw upon your electric bill. And the main resource - water! Yes, a smarter home takes advantage of water conserving methods that save hundreds of gallons of water each year.

Make it more attractive..

But it's not just about saving water, it's about "curb appeal." According to James Murrett, the president of the Appraisal Institute,..

❝How your home looks from the street is your first chance to make a good impression. A home's outside exterior needs to make a prospective buyer want to walk through the front door.❞

Maintenance

Artificial turf requires only a fraction of the maintenance needed for a real lawn. Artificial turf stays green year-round and will stand out in comparison to your neighbors real grass, especially if their grass is dull and worn-out looking. A green lawn will get a home buyer's attention, and if the front lawn has a healthy green color with no bare spots or color variations, the green turf lawn will project a contrasting view in lieu of surrounding properties.

Lawn maintenance involves constant mowing, edging, weeding, and occasional fertilizing. By replacing real grass with fake grass, you'll save money in the long run because you'll no longer have the chore of constant lawn maintenance and purchasing lawn supplies. A new homeowner will have more time to spend playing with the kids.

☞ "Say good-bye to sprinkler systems, gas mowers, weed-eaters, blowers, noise, and bags of fertilizer!"

Indeed, installing artificial turf in your front yard will give your home "curb appeal." Creating an aesthetically pleasing look from the front yard may help to sell a home faster by presenting a potential buyer with the impression of a greener, fresher, and healthier property. And for potential buyers who are overwhelmed by the thought of lawn maintenance in drought-prone areas, fake grass might ease their thoughts of the drudgery of weekly lawn maintenance, even at first glance. If you're a homeowner who's thinking of selling your home in the future, the benefits of low maintenance landscaping is an attractive aspect to potential home buyers.

Artificial turf stays beautiful in hot summers and cold winters. Yes, installing artificial turf will keep your lawn green year-round with very little maintenance. Artificial turf does not wilt in the heat, or thin out in the winter causing weak or bare spots. Everyone likes the color green, and a front lawn with artificial grass will add more vibrant green color to any neighborhood.