How Artificial Grass Improves Your Property Value In Nevada

Artificial grass can help those in a struggling Nevada home market get the most value out of their homes by adding to their curb appeal, creating a low-maintenance yard, and reducing water usage.

Nevada residents want to know their homes are rising in value. Whether they are looking to stay for the long-term or put their homes up for sale to upscale or downscale, every homeowner wants to know their homes are a secure investment that rises consistently in value. One way to help in both the value and sale of your home is with curb appeal and a low-maintenance yard using artificial grass.

The median home price in Nevada is around $203,000, which remains at $14,000 below the national average. Properties in Las Vegas appreciated only 11.6 percent over the past year. Homeowners are looking for easy, relatively inexpensive ways to boost their homes values.

A Home with Lasting Value

Property experts said artificial grass doesn’t have the direct impact on a home’s value like a kitchen or bathroom remodel would, but installing artificial grass does help maintain great curb appeal. That will, according to experts, help you command your asking price and also help sell your home faster.

Curb appeal with a solid landscape design can increase your property value up to 28 percent, according to landscape economists. Increasing your curb appeal to an upscale level will add another 7 percent to property values, states a Clemson University study.

Artificial grass is a product that can be used with other aspects of landscape design to create the best curb appeal. It can be used in the following ways:
· Around trees where natural grass will not grow.
· Mixed with natural shrubbery and plants where weed whipping is difficult.
· Around flower bed borders
· At the bottom of fencing to eliminate weeds

Some homeowners are using artificial grass in more artistic ways, mixing it with concrete or stone pavers for walkways and borders, to upscale their homes. While you can’t go too individualistic for a home on the market, these type of personal touches are sure to catch the eyes of those interested in buying your property.

A Low-Maintenance Yard

The other factor regarding artificial grass is the low-maintenance, eco-friendly aspect will create a new selling point for singles, families, and seniors looking to buy. Everyone is so busy these days and a yard requiring minimum work that looks great all year long is a strong favorable factor for a home on the market.

Artificial grass improves the overall value of Nevada properties by:
· Creating a year-round green lawn where others have desert
· Creating a safe area where children can play
· Cutting your water usage

A Yard for the Weather

The annual high temperature in Las Vegas is around 80 degrees with the area only getting around 21 days of annual rainfall. Rain totals slightly more than 4 inches a year. That makes keeping a plush yard hard to do and makes water a highly valuable commodity.

The average Nevada homeowner will reduce their personal water usage by 55 gallons a year for every foot of artificial turf installed, compared to natural grass, according to the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

There are some local water providers in drought areas going even further by offering incentives for installing artificial grass instead of natural grass. Some of those offers are up to $1 in rebate for every square foot installed.

There are good reasons for water companies offering incentives to install artificial grass. It saves water because artificial turf requires no water. It can withstand warmer climates, making it a great asset in western climates. That makes it a great addition to residential properties as well because it keeps a lawn looking good in spite of the weather.

A Cost Effective Solution

The artificial grass market has grown in the western states because it provides an affordable alternative to natural grass. While the average nationwide cost of synthetic grass installation is around $4,500, the maintenance cost over 10 years is minimal. Natural grass costs more than $2,000 the first year, but has similar ongoing costs annually.

Nevada homeowners are finding both quality and value in artificial grass. Over time, they are likely to see the value reflected in their property values as well.