Average value this detracts from a home: $2,600
In the front yard, having little to no landscaping could be detrimental to a house's curb appeal. And in the back yard, it just makes the space look less appealing.
"You don't want the grass to have dead patches," says de Jong. "We want there to be bright, colorful, pretty flowers that are inviting."
In today's online real estate market, making your home look good in photos is critical, and landscaping is an important element to that. "Nowadays, that's the real first impression that people have," says de Jong. "They're already forming a relationship with photos of a listed home before even considering going to the house. You definitely want to put the best foot forward."