5 Ways to Increase Home Value by Enhancing Outdoor Space
At Your Favorite Real Estate Team, we learn both from buyers and sellers, just what they value most about life at the Lake of the Ozarks. Not surprising, a huge part of what attracts people to the lake is the outdoor lifestyle. Whether someone likes entertaining in the back yard, being on the water, or having a serene view of the lake from a distance, when you live at the Lake of the Ozarks you like your outdoor space. We have the best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we have the experience to know what features will add value and interest to your home. So, we thought we would share some ideas on how to enhance your outdoor space to make your home more valuable to a buyer.
1) Parking.
Living at the lake means hosting family and friends, and
that creates a need for parking. That
can be challenging in the Ozarks, especially for lake front or second-tier
homes. Whenever you have the opportunity
to create more parking, buyers will definitely take notice of that as an added
bonus.
2) Terracing.
Again, because of the landscape in the Ozarks, some yards
are too steep to have much useable or outdoor space. With a skilled landscaper your yard can be terraced
or shaped with retaining walls and walkways to create patio areas and sitting
areas on hillsides that were previously inaccessible. Even one small sitting area with a path to it
can make a huge difference to how much outside time can be enjoyed.
3) Fire Pits.
Everyone enjoys the atmosphere of sitting around a fire, so
adding even a small firepit can create an inviting feature. Buyers can imagine extending the time they
can utilize their outdoor space with the comfort of a warm fire.
4) Landscaping.
A well maintained and healthy lawn not only looks beautiful
and impressive, it also gives the buyers a feeling that the homeowner really takes
pride in his home. It is reassuring to a
buyer to know the person who cared for the home they are considering purchasing
has maintained it and the yard can be a reflection of that. A nice variety of color and texture in the
landscaping can make a great impression as well and if done properly can have a
great return on investment.
5) Dock Features.
When a person is looking to buy a waterfront home at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can be sure they plan on spending A LOT of time on
the dock. The more comfortable and appealing
the dock is the better. Replacing old boards
or updating to composite material is a start, or power washing and re-staining the
wood to give it a fresh look will help.
Also, anything that keep you from having to go back to the house as often
… a mini kitchen or bar, a mini fridge, a storage box or room, etc. are all
added features that can add value in the eyes of a buyer.
Your Favorite Real Estate Team absolutely loves to
help sellers bring out the best in their property and buyers find the perfect
features that make a lake house their dream home. If you are thinking about buying or selling a house at the Lake of the Ozarks we are here for you to help you realize
your dream. Give us a call to learn more about real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks!
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