The #1 Rule: Call Us Or the Warranty Company FIRSTIf something breaks — furnace, fridge, water heater, A/C — your first call must be to the home warranty company.Not a local repair tech.
Going Overboard With Fixtures & Landscaping
Dated: July 31 2026
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💡 Fixtures: When “High‑End” Doesn’t Help
Buyers may not pay extra for:
Designer lighting
Custom faucets
High‑end hardware
Smart‑home gadgets
Specialty finishes
Why? Because these are personal taste items.
If the neighborhood doesn’t support luxury finishes, the update becomes over‑improvement.
🌳 Landscaping: Curb Appeal ≠ Value
Landscaping helps your home show better, but:
Buyers don’t pay extra for elaborate designs
High‑maintenance yards can scare buyers
Expensive hardscaping rarely returns its cost
Over‑the‑top landscaping can actually reduce appeal
The best landscaping ROI comes from:
Clean, simple designs
Fresh mulch
Trimmed trees
Healthy grass
Basic flower beds
Not $20k water features or custom stonework.
🌳 The Smart Move
If you’re upgrading for comfort, go for it. If you’re upgrading for value, talk to a local realtor first. This is something we do all the time for our clients even years after they buy their home
Bonnie and Josh Sherman
We’re Bonnie and Josh Sherman — a mother‑and‑son real estate team proudly serving Northern Colorado. As lifelong Greeley natives, we’ve watched Weld and Larimer counties grow into the thrivi....
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