Selling Your Home? Here’s How Landscaping Can Boost Your Sales Price
- mjballock22
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 21 hours ago
If you're thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably been told to clean, declutter, and maybe add a fresh coat of paint. But one of the most powerful ways to increase your home’s value and make a great first impression is to fix up your landscaping.
At Ballock’s Landscaping we’ve helped homeowners prep their properties for the market—and realtors agree: curb appeal sells a home. In this post, we’ll show you how simple services like mulching, weeding, edging, and house washing can help your property stand out, attract more buyers, and sell for more.
First Impressions Sell Homes
According to the National Association of Realtors, over 90% of buyers start their home search online. That means your photos have to shine—and when potential buyers pull up for a showing, the outside needs to match the listing. Weeds, overgrown flower beds, and dirty siding send a message: this home hasn’t been maintained. That can drive down offers before the buyer even steps inside.
1. Fresh Mulch = Instant Curb Appeal
If there’s one landscaping service every seller should do before listing, it’s mulching. A fresh layer of dark mulch makes your flower beds pop, suppresses weeds, and gives your yard a clean, well-maintained look.
✅ We offer full-service mulch installations in State College and the surrounding areas.
2. Weed Removal: Don’t Let Buyers See the Mess
Even a few weeds can give the impression that your property has been neglected. Pulling weeds out of beds, sidewalks, and driveways instantly makes your landscape look cared for and low maintenance.
✅ Our crew handles detailed weeding as part of our landscaping cleanups so you don’t have to spend a weekend on your knees in the dirt.
3. Edging: Clean Lines Make a Big Difference
Freshly edged beds and walkways create visual structure. They separate your lawn from your landscape and make your property look “professionally maintained”—even if that’s all you’ve done.
✅ We use clean, crisp edging tools to define flower beds, driveways, and hardscapes. Combine this with mulching and you’ll be shocked at the transformation.
4. Dirty Siding? Time to Wash It Down
Curb appeal isn’t just about the yard. Green mildew, spider webs, and road grime on your siding or porch railings can kill a first impression fast.
✅ We offer light pressure house washing to remove dirt, mold, algae, and cobwebs—without damaging your siding, windows, or trim.
Want to Sell Fast and for Top Dollar? Start Outside.
A clean yard with fresh mulch and tidy landscaping can help buyers fall in love before they even walk inside—and a home that looks move-in ready often gets better offers. Whether you’re listing this month or just starting to plan, Ballock’s Landscaping can help make your property market-ready!
We work closely with trusted local real estate professionals to help sellers get top dollar. If you’re looking for a great realtor in central Pennsylvania, we highly recommend Jared Ernico. He knows exactly how to price, prep, and market your home to get it sold fast.
Serving Happy Homeowners in and around State College, Pennsylvania Ballock’s Landscaping is locally owned, fully insured, and trusted by realtors and sellers. Our goal is simple: help you make a great first impression and get more out of your sale.
Ask about our landscaping package that, includes:
Ready to Get Started?
Click here to get a free quote or call us today at 814-577-1440 to schedule a pre-listing landscape makeover. We’ll help you sell faster—and make your property shine.
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