House Appraisal Question

[Rebecca Tong]

I had a question about house appraisals. My home has a backyard, small little garden. Currently there’s nothing growing but if I paved it, would it lower my home appraisal? Thanks in advance! 

[Christian Ehlers]

@Rebecca Tong are you planning to refinance the property, looking to sell it, or considering selling it years in the future? Definitely talk to a local agent if planning to sell it, as paving over a backyard may not be worth the investment you put into it, unless that's what you would like to do to enjoy the property more while you live there. If planning to sell it more important than even the appraisal is if a buyer will want to pay more or less for the house because of it. Many buyers want a yard, but I don't know your area..