Landscaping for a flip....?

[Ivy Flowers]

How important is having your landscape when flipping a house? I feel like it’s very easy to spend too much money on making the landscape perfect to catch the buyers attention. Does anyone recommend any plants that are low maintenance and inexpensive to give a nice touch to a home? Btw I’m located in Cleveland Ohio area. THANKS IN ADVANCE:)

[David Robertson]

If the existing landscaping is overgrown with large bushes and plants, I tear those out and put something back that is clean and simple with a few boxwoods, green arborvitae, and maybe some seasonal flowers to add some color during the listing period.  I typically spend between $300 to $500 on new plantings & mulch.

In Kansas City boxwoods/evergreens look good year round and need very little waterining/maintenance.

Ultimately, you need to think about what your buyers want...The average buyer doesn't want an elaborate landscape that needs constant watering and maintenance.  If the buyer enjoys gardening as a hobby, then they will likely want to plant their own flowers anyway, so there is no need to get carried-away on landscaping.