As Knoxville's real estate market moves through its fall selling season, Whites Tree Services is highlighting research showing that mature, healthy trees can add measurable value to residential property, while cautioning that the same trees can become a liability if left unmanaged. Research from the USDA Forest Service has found that mature trees in good condition can contribute between five and fifteen percent of a home's appraised value, depending on the size, species, and placement of the trees involved, and separate industry studies have found that homes with well-maintained trees can sell for a measurable premium over comparable properties without them.

"Knoxville's older, more established neighborhoods are a good example of this in action," said a spokesperson for Whites Tree Services. "A lot of what makes a street in Sequoyah Hills or Fourth and Gill feel valuable isn't just the houses, it's the canopy that's been growing there for decades. That's a real, quantifiable asset, but it only stays an asset if it's actually maintained." The company notes that the value contribution depends heavily on tree condition, and that a large, visibly declining tree, one that's been improperly pruned or topped in the past, or a tree positioned as an obvious hazard near a structure, can have the opposite effect, becoming a negotiating point during a home sale rather than a selling feature.

Home inspectors have grown increasingly attentive to visible tree condition in recent years, and issues that go unaddressed before a listing frequently surface during a buyer's inspection instead. "We tell people fairly often that their trees are one of the biggest, least-appreciated line items on their property," the spokesperson said. "Most homeowners will spend money on paint and landscaping before a sale and completely overlook a tree that's either adding real value or actively working against it." Whites Tree Services recommends that homeowners planning to sell, as well as those simply looking to protect their property's value over the long term, have significant trees professionally assessed to distinguish which specimens are genuine assets worth maintaining and which may need attention before they affect a sale or become a safety concern. Knoxville-area homeowners can request a tree assessment at whitestreeservices.com.

About Whites Tree Services: Whites Tree Services is a locally owned and operated tree care company based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, serving homeowners and businesses throughout Knoxville and the surrounding East Tennessee region, including West Knoxville, North Knoxville, South Knoxville, East Knoxville, Farragut, Hardin Valley, Powell, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Alcoa, Loudon, and Kingston. The company provides tree removal, structural pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm response, brush clearing, and land clearing, backed by full liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and ISA Certified Arborist involvement in tree assessment and structural work.

Media Contact: Whites Tree Services, Lenoir City, TN. Website: whitestreeservices.com