[Weedless Green] Grass Gets You Higher (Property Values)

Posted by Jonathan J. Miller -Friday, September 5, 2008, 12:11 AM
4 Comments

A study by Michigan State University, one of the best schools on the planet (ok, it’s my alma mater), found that:

Good landscaping can increase your home’s value by 5% to 11%

“Most lawns should be cut between 2 1/2 and three inches high,” says John Stier, professor of horticulture at the University of Wisconsin’s turfgrass extension program and playing-field consultant for stadiums in the National Football League and Major League Baseball.

It’s essentially like decorating the interior of a house. Sellers should present a home in a neutral manner so the buyer can envision moving in.

The marketability may be enhanced because the property has an edge over competing listings. This may translate into shorter marketing times, a higher price or both.

4 Responses to “[Weedless Green] Grass Gets You Higher (Property Values)”

1. cheryl says:

   September 5, 2008 at 9:34 AM

   GO GREEN AND WHITE!!!!
2. Noah says:

   September 7, 2008 at 9:20 AM

   Ha. For a moment, I thought you were a stoner.
3. Jonathan J. Miller says:

   September 7, 2008 at 9:26 AM

   Hey Noah. Far out, man. While I am often “out of it”, I am too busy to bother.
4. Noah says:

   September 8, 2008 at 6:20 PM

   ha!