When it comes to adding resale value to your home, there are many easy and cost-effective ways to do so. These exterior updates will boost curb appeal and increase your home’s value when it’s time to sell.
Install a New Garage Door – A new garage door is like a facelift for your home, it can add some much needed street appeal to your home and turn the heads of every passerby. A garage door is the largest door on your home, shouldn’t it be making the biggest statement about your home? A simple new garage door has, in some instances, added up to $25,000 of value to a home.
Plain beige or white garage doors are a thing of the past. Today’s market offers beautiful alternatives such as carriage doors made of composite materials. Keep what’s behind the doors beautiful, too. To tidy up the space, add built-in storage or use cabinets, shelves or pegboards.
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Upgrade Your Front Door – A recent study by door manufacturer Therma-Tru found that upgrading the front door of a house increased the perceived value of a $190,000 home by almost $8,000. Estimates for new entry doors start around $2,500, so you could actually make back triple the money you spend.
Install Outdoor Lighting – Properly planned and installed outdoor lighting can add safety, drama, and interest to your home. Path lighting should also be an integral part of your outdoor lighting plan.
Install a New Roof – A roof can account for 40 percent of a home’s look from the curb, so carefully consider what material will best complement your home and attract potential buyers.
