How to Prepare Your Trees When Selling Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, curb appeal matters. Whether viewing your listing online or driving through your neighborhood, prospective buyers will notice your exterior before anything else, and this is one first impression essential to get right.

The good news? Most outdoor projects won’t cost much, and even if you do put some money out, landscape upgrades have among the highest potential for return on investment (ROI). Standard lawn care can yield a whopping 217% cost recovery!

As some of the most prominent features on your property, trees are a great place to start. Here, we walk you through some simple tree care tips for selling your home.

How Do Trees Help Sell a House?

We’ve shared our appreciation for trees in the past, and it turns out we’re not alone. Prospective homebuyers also find our leafy friends appealing for reasons such as:

• Environmental benefits: Trees release oxygen to help offset carbon emissions and provide shelter and nourishment for local wildlife.
• Boosted mental health: Being among trees can benefit your mood and cognition.
• Reduced energy consumption: Trees’ cooling effects can reduce the need for air conditioning
• Aesthetic benefits: From pastel spring blooms to lush summer greens and fiery autumn oranges, trees deliver year-round visual appeal.

What Tree Adds the Most Value to Your Home?

Serving as a majestic backdrop for any home, it’s no surprise that mature trees are coveted by homebuyers and have the potential to drive the value of a home as much as 10% (compared to properties without them). Not only are they striking in appearance, but many are already self-sufficient, requiring minimal maintenance outside of routine pruning. Plus, tall, leafy trees already offer the cooling (and hammock-hanging!) benefits homeowners seek.

The precise species that will fetch you the greatest return all depends on your location. Homebuyers in Southern Florida might gravitate towards citrus trees, for example, while residents of cooler climates might fawn over maples and oaks. In Georgia, you can’t go wrong with the Southern Magnolia, beloved for its fragrant blooms and broad, glossy leaves.

The Top Tree Care Tips for Selling Your Home

No matter the types of trees your yard is home to, there are some important steps to take when preparing your home for sale.

Troublesome Tree Removal

A tree that’s encroaching on structures or utilities will be a red flag for discerning buyers, as will dead or decaying branches. Assess your property for any at-risk trees or branches and schedule to have them removed before listing.

Picture-Perfect Pruning

Healthy trees and shrubs are an attractive selling feature, and you can boost their appeal even more with a little extra care. Professional pruning will accentuate your trees’ best features by shaping branches strategically, allowing prospective buyers to see the full potential of your landscape.

Mulch, the Finishing Touch

If there’s one final care tip to consider for your trees, it’s mulching. Along with trimmed trees and a neatly maintained lawn, this last detail helps your yard appear extra polished. Bonus points: Your trees will continue to thrive thanks to the insulation mulch provides — something new homeowners will appreciate long after the sale is finalized.

Schedule a Consultation With Premier Tree Solutions

Whether you’re preparing to list your home or you’re simply sprucing up your yard this season, Premier Tree Solutions is here to help. With state-of-the-art equipment and proven processes, our tree experts are prepared to get your property looking its best. Schedule an estimate by calling 404.252.6448, or contact us by sending a message online.