Curb Appeal Sells Properties According to Realtors

New Garage Door

What is curb appeal? Typically the curb appeal is the parts of your home most visible from the curb. This can include the garage, the front face of the house and the driveway, to name a few. Since this is the first thing passers-by see, it’s no wonder realtors say the better the curb appeal, the more guaranteed property is to sell.

Consider the curb appeal of your home

According to statistics, around 70% of realtors said curb appeal, such as a new garage door, sells homes faster. 80% Of realtors also agreed that the garage door impacts the value of the house.

The average cost of an American home in 2017 was $206,300. It’s said that it could increase in value by $8,000 to $14,000, thanks to a new garage door. Zillow Home Valued Index (ZHVI) recorded typical American homes were valued at $308,220 in 2020.e

Invest in a garage door and up your chances of selling

Even though garage doors don’t cross the minds of many sellers, the door does play an integral role in selling the property. It is the star or the show if you will.

Garage doors, if properly maintained, won’t need frequent replacing. But, installing a new garage door to your property will add a touch of beautiful aesthetics, sparking the curb appeal. Getting a new door will also guarantee a positive return on interest (ROI) because it is included in the sale of the property. Some statistics even suggest a new garage door can increase the ROI to more than 100% of the initial amount spent on purchasing it.

You may be tempted to simply swap the old door for a newer version of it, but with a bit of research, you can get something that looks much better. There are many designs and materials to choose from, including glass, wood, faux wood, Mid-Century, modern-contemporary and lots more.

Get a closer look before you purchase

State of the art software: Raynor’s Door Design Center helps you get a better idea of what the garage door will look like. All you need to do is take a photo of your garage door.

Next, upload the photo and follow the steps to check out which door you like best and see what it will look like in the place of your old door.
Since garage doors are a long-term investment, spending a bit more to get one that suits all your home’s needs makes sense.

Benefits of a new garage door before you sell your place

  • A new door will positively influence the aesthetics and curb appeal
  • New garage doors increase the value of your home
  • Most garage doors have long-term lifespans when maintained regularly, and this is good news for the new owners.

If you’re looking to sell your property and want to get a new garage door, speak to a Raynor Authorized Dealer today.

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