09/04/2026
One of the best things you can do for curb appeal before listing is get your trees in order. I sat down with a local arborist to get his take, and it's more straightforward than most people think.
Every two to five years is a solid trimming schedule. Beyond that, it's about keeping things healthy and structurally sound. Dead branches come off. Limbs get elevated where needed. And if you're seeing brown withering leaves with visible cavities or pockets of rot, that's not something to ignore.
His words: a tree in that condition should probably come down. If not removed, it needs to be managed for liability. A hazardous tree near a structure is real exposure for a homeowner, and buyers will notice.
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