How Windows Affect Your Home Value

Before you put your home on the real estate market, it’s important to make the right repairs and upgrades to improve your home’s value. The condition of your home’s windows can have a dramatic effect on the perceived value of your home. Paying a little attention to them now, before you put your home on the market, can reap big returns on how much you can ask for your home when you sell.

#1. Clean Your Windows

Cleaning your windows is an easy home maintenance task that can make a huge difference in your home’s appearance from the outside as well as inside. Washing your windows from the outside gives your home a clean presentation and good curb appeal, while washing your windows on the inside improves the overall impression of your home and allows more natural light in and making rooms appear brighter. This makes your home’s interior look more spacious and cheerful, which can lead to bigger offers from home buyers.

If your home is one story high, you may be able to clean your windows as a DIY project. If your home is two or more stories tall, and you can’t clean the outside of your windows from inside or you’re uncomfortable climbing a ladder, it might be best to hire a window washer to ensure that your windows are washed well, and safely.

#2. Make Window Repairs

Test all your windows to ensure they open and close easily. Inspect your windows for peeling paint, cracked caulk and cracked panes of glass. Make a note of windows that need repair and contact a contractor or handyman to get the work done before your home is listed on the market.

Here are some other tips for making repairs:

• Scrape, sand and paint wooden windows, inside and out to make them look their best.
• Clean window frames that cannot be painted.
• Don’t leave any cosmetic issues unaddressed: this will help with your home’s staging and a buyer’s first impression of how well the house has been maintained.
• Hire a contractor to make any repairs that might involve taking the window apart. You don’t want to make things worse with subpar repairs that can cause real damage to your windows.

#3. Replace Old Windows Beyond Repair

Old windows can devalue your home, especially if they’re energy inefficient, cosmetically challenged, in in poor condition or do not open and close smoothly. The return on investment of replacement windows can be as high as 80 percent or more. This means you can recover thousands of dollars on the cost of your replacement window installation when you buy new windows in advance of selling your home. Replacing your old windows can help your home sell more quickly, and for more money, especially if your new windows represent a significant upgrade over your old windows.

For example, does your home have single-pane windows? This could make your home incredibly energy inefficient, which in turn could deter buyers from making an offer on your property. By installing new replacement windows, you can make your home look better and be more energy-efficient, attracting more buyers willing to pay a higher price. Buyers are always thinking about the investment they’ll have to put into the house after they buy it (new paint, carpets, etc.) and having to replace the windows can be a big budget item that moves them on to the next house. New windows can eliminate that worry, and cut down on the time it takes to sell and can lead to a higher resale price overall.

Preparing to Sell Your Home? Contact Renewal by Andersen of Long Island for More Information about Replacement Windows

New window installation can make your home easier to sell. Renewal by Andersen of Long Island installs windows with a fully transferrable warranty, so your home’s buyers will be protected under the same warranty that protects you. To find out more about installing new windows in your home, contact Renewal by Andersen of Long Island at (866) 609-5033 or fill out the short form on this page to schedule your free window consultation.

 

 

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