Homeowners looking to sell at some point in the future may be continually thinking of ways to improve on their property is order to increase the value at sale time. Many will work on making the outdoors more aesthetically pleasing, to entice people to take a closer look. Many others will work on home improvements on the interior by installing tile or hardwood floors or adding and updating accessories to add value.

But what if you don’t have the money and resources for big overhauls or additions?

Start with a tree.

Visit your local nursery or home improvement mega-store and find a young tree you like and that will be accommodated by your property. A sapling is not very expensive and provided you plant it correctly and take the proper care of it, you will be adding instant value to your property. Obviously it will take time for the tree to grow and the investment you are making will not provide an immediate return, but if you are looking at your future financial goals you can be adding thousands of dollars to your home over time. A tree will reach full maturity in approximately 15 years, when it will be at its most valuable but a young tree as it grows will also add value to your property and increase in value to maturity.

While it may not be widely-known to homeowners that a tree can be so valuable, it is a fact for many reasons. Here’s why:

Provide Improved Air Quality – Trees produce oxygen and therefore improve the air quality of the environment. One mature tree truly can sustain a family with clean air for the lifetime of the tree.

Provide Added Benefits to Your Home – A tree will provide natural insulation for energy-efficiency for your home. In the summer months, the shade of a tree will cut down on the exposure from the sun. Shaded neighborhoods will likely experience a dramatic temperature difference when compared to a treeless area. In the fall and winter months, mature trees can help deflect wind, snow, and rain.

Provide Added Privacy – If neighbors live a bit closer than you’d like, a tree or series of trees can provide a natural fence to block out your views of the neighbor’s house and their views of yours.

Prevents Flooding – Properties located on a slope or hill will find trees help with erosion issues and flooding problems.

Provide Pause for Family Fun – What child wouldn’t love a carefree summer afternoon spent on a tree swing or a family picnic under the shade of a old oak tree? There are so many comforts a tree can provide to a family. Plus, imagine the quality time spent building a tree house with your kids.

Provides Aesthetically Pleasing Qualities – Beautiful mature trees really can make a home stand out on the block. How many times have you used a tree as a reference landmark (“You know, that house with the huge magnolia tree…) and someone instantly recognized what you meant? Trees can make a big statement about a property.

Nearly Irreplaceable – This is one of the main reasons trees add so much value to a home. Mature trees especially are almost impossible to replace, at least not without a healthy chunk of change. There are companies that can provide already mature trees to your property but it is expensive.



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