Saturday, July 14, 2007

Front and Center


If you are selling your home, think about what cost-effective improvements you might make to the house to increase its attractiveness to buyers. Certainly, one of the first places to look, in this respect, is your own front door. According to a recent National Home Valuation Study commissioned by a door manufacturer, sprucing up your front entrance can add as much as $24,000, or up to six percent, to your home's perceived value. That added value is as much as five times the cost of a new entry system, which makes an upgraded front door a sound investment. A beautiful front door increases the "curb appeal" of a home in the eyes of prospective buyers.
Hint: When replacing your front door, think about using a fiberglass or composite product that increases the insulation value of the door.
If you are readying your home for sale, don't discount the power of a lovely entrance. Many home improvement stores devote large areas expressly devoted to doors. Let me assist you in determining what improvement(s) to your home will provide the "curb appeal" to elicit the best response and return for your investment. At Century21VantagePoint Realty, I can confer with regarding your options. Let my years of experience work for you! You will also benefit from my experience and my knowledge of the community.
I have access to all of the properties listed through the Multiple Listing Service. I am an active member of the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors.
Call Stephanie at: 518-392-8484
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