Brick Chips for Landscaping Can Boost Your Curb Appeal
Brick chips for landscaping offer a rustic charm to your outdoor space. Here's how to boost curb appeal with these durable decorative stones.
You feel caught between a rock and a hard place because you’re selling your home and want to make the right outdoor design decisions that fit your budget and desire to attract buyers. If you’re considering using rocks or brick chips for landscaping, our experts can make it easier with all the information you’ll need to attract buyers with your new curb appeal.
We’ve gathered insider tips from top-performing real estate agent Doug Gardiner from Frederick, Maryland, who works with 81% more single-family homes than the average area agent. We also consulted with Kevin Lenhart, who is the design director at Yardzen and holds a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design.
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Should you landscape before selling your home?
First, you need to determine if your curb appeal needs to be improved and if it’s worth the investment. If your yard stands out because it looks like an overgrown jungle, then you’ll definitely need to do some work. However, if it already looks well-maintained and presentable, then buyers will feel welcomed and want to see more.
“If it’s in their budget, I would always recommend that [sellers] create something that shows the least amount of maintenance that needs to be maintained by someone buying the home,” says Gardiner.
Homebuyers typically don’t want to see multiple garden beds and weeds that represent a lot of work, so Gardiner will recommend some hardscape if it’s within the seller’s budget.
One type of hardscaping worth considering is brick chips, as they can really make your garden pop when used in the right balance.
“Landscapes tend to look best when they make sense not only within their neighborhood context but within their regional native landscape context,” says Lenhart.
The right landscaping can significantly increase perceived home value, resulting in a higher selling price than homes with minimal landscaping. According to a HomeLight survey of top real estate agents across the country, 48% say that improved curb appeal, outdoor, and green spaces are strong selling points in their local markets.
No matter the condition of your landscaping, if you want to get an idea of your current home’s value, you can use HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator. It only takes a few moments to answer a few questions about your home to get a ballpark estimation of its value.
