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How a Fence Can Increase Your Property Value

How a Fence Can Increase Your Property Value

Buying and selling a home are two of the biggest financial decisions that you will make in your life. Luckily for sellers, it is becoming easier and easier to sell a home at their asking price. 

However, smart sellers will look for even more ways to increase their home value. One way to do this is by adding backyard fencing to your house. Currently, only about 50% of US homes have a fence in their backyards. 

Is this truly a way to increase property value? Here are some of the biggest perks of adding fencing to your home. 

Pets and Children 

One of the first things that parents consider for anything they are doing is the safety and well-being of their children. Buying a house is no exception, as many factors come into what home would be best for them. 

Some examples of these factors include crime that is committed around that neighborhood or city and the quality of the home structure. However, one of the most important aspects of the safety of the home can come down to if there is a fence on the property. 

Having a fence can contain young children in a limited area that is within a parent’s reach to stop them if they try to wander off. This can be critical in the early years when children are just starting to learn boundaries, rules, and communication. 

That fence can put a parent’s mind at ease because they know that they have a contained area for their children to play safely and take in the fresh air. This can be essential for someone trying to sell a home, considering that 40% of homeowners in the United States have children under 18 living with them. 

The same can be said for pets along with children. If you have a dog that is a puppy or just a loose cannon, you can contain them in a limited area that allows them to take care of business outside plus run around to play. 

Privacy and Property Lines

Another reason why some homeowners may value a fence is that they may want to feel a better sense of privacy. Without a fence, houses may be too out in the open and there may not be a clear idea of what your outdoor land is. 

Fencing in a backyard makes these property lines clear and if measured accurately, gives you a contained outdoor space within your property. 

This can increase the chances of successfully hosting a family barbecue, putting a pool in your backyard, and even having friendly games with your kids and young relatives. 

Use a Fence to Increase Property Value 

These are just two of the reasons why a fence can increase property value for you. Adding a layer of safety for pets and children plus allowing your family more privacy can help pull the trigger for a potential buyer. 

Do you want to install a fence in your backyard? Hire a fence contractor today.