Start from the Outside and Work Your Way In
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When it comes to selling your home, first impressions really matter. That’s why curb appeal-or how attractive your home looks from the street- is so important. It doesn’t really matter how beautiful you make your home’s interior look if prospective buyers are put off by an ugly exterior.
Start by making sure you existing landscape looks well maintained. If your exterior looks drab in comparison with your neighbors, beautify your yard by planting flowers or adding a shrubbery. A fresh coat of paint to the front door and shutters are also great ways to freshen the appearance of your home’s exterior.
So, when is a quick and cheap paint job worth $6,271? According to the 2018 Paint Color Analysis, when the paint color is black and when it’s applied to a front door. The analysis was based on an examination of more than 135,000 photos of sold homes around the U.S. According to the website’s study, on average, houses with black front doors sold for an average of $6,271 more than homes with white front doors. Shades include charcoal and anywhere from smoky black to rich jet black.
In total, the materials for painting the front door — including painter’s tape, paint brushes, primer, and top-quality paint — should cost well under $100. For a $6,271 increase in value? Not a bad return on investment.
Once the exterior of your home looks attractive, you can shift your focus and begin spending that $6,271 on improving the appearance of your home’s interior. Stay tuned.
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