{"id":862,"date":"2017-04-18T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T13:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawnstarter.wpengine.com\/?p=862"},"modified":"2024-12-13T16:42:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T19:42:12","slug":"7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Exterior Home Improvements That Can Increase Resale Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home. How do we know? A stunning 99% of the participants in a National Association of Realtors survey said curb appeal is important in attracting a buyer. When it\u2019s time to sell, use these seven exterior home improvements that can increase your home\u2019s resale value.<\/p>    <p>Still don\u2019t believe us? It is so important that 94% of the 6,911 realtors who took part in the survey said they tell sellers to improve their curb appeal before listing a home for sale. These seven improvements range from cheap, DIY projects like lawn care to jobs you\u2019ll want a pro to complete (siding and windows).<\/p>    <p>These are the seven exterior home improvements that can increase your home\u2019s resale value:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-7c59dc35-fbda-42a4-b26f-5e649a5656e3\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"list-style: none; \"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#0-1-lawn-care-\" style=\"\">1. Lawn Care<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#1-2-roofing-\" style=\"\">2. Roofing<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#2-3-garage-door-\" style=\"\">3. Garage Door<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#3-4-siding-\" style=\"\">4. Siding<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#4-5-windows-\" style=\"\">5. Windows<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#5-6-deck-or-a-patio-\" style=\"\">6. Deck or a Patio<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#6-7-front-door-\" style=\"\">7. Front Door<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#7-home-improvements-are-hot-\" style=\"\">Home Improvements Are Hot<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#8-diy-or-call-in-a-professional-\" style=\"\">DIY or Call in a Professional<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/home-garden\/7-exterior-home-improvements-can-increase-resale-value\/#9-faq-\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>7 Exterior Home Improvements That Increase Resale Value<\/strong><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Return on Investment (percent)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lawn Care<\/strong><\/td><td>$375<\/td><td>100%-267%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Roofing<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,446-$14,643<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Garage Door<\/strong><\/td><td>$1,120<\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Siding<\/strong><\/td><td>$10,693<\/td><td>82%-86%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/td><td>$30,000-48,000<\/td><td>63%-67%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deck or Patio<\/strong><\/td><td>$2,363\u2013$7,560<\/td><td>69%-80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Front Door<\/strong><\/td><td>$3,150-$3,500<\/td><td>60%-63%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-1-lawn-care-\"><strong>1<\/strong>. <strong>Lawn Care<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn\" class=\"wp-image-61159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1920-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn.JPG-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vecteezy.com\/photo\/3167299-green-grass-in-the-yard-a-house-and-a-garden-uncut-grass-grass-lawn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vecteezy<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>One of the greatest values when it comes to selling your house is a simple one: Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">lawn care service<\/a> and let it go to work. The survey of realtors found that the cost of six lawn care visits (with fertilizer and weed control) <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2018-05-remodeling-impact-outdoor-features-05-23-2018.pdf#page=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">averages<\/a> to <strong>$375<\/strong> and brings back <strong>$1,000<\/strong> in a sale, an improvement of 267%.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Don\u2019t forget about other standard landscaping maintenance projects:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mulch: <strong>$17-68 per cubic yard<\/strong> (or a per-bag <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/mulch-price\/\">price<\/a> of <strong>$2 to $5.50)<\/strong><br><\/li>    <li>Mowing: <strong>$29-$65<\/strong><br><\/li>    <li>Shrub pruning:<strong> $6 to $15 per bush<\/strong><br><\/li>    <li>Planting flowers: <strong>$5<\/strong> for an 8-pack of annuals<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Total cost will vary<\/strong> widely depending on how many bushes and flowers are planted.<\/p>    <p>Combined, these standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/landscaping-price\/#25-lawn-mowing\">landscaping<\/a> maintenance projects bring an ROI of 100%.<\/p>    <p>Has your home been slow to sell? John Harris, a landscape economist, says that updated landscaping and lawn care can cause a home to sell 10%-15% quicker.<\/p>    <p><strong>Lawn care cost: $375 for fertilizer and weed control; cost varies for maintenance projects<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Lawn care ROI: 100%-267%<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong>: The realtors found that making a landscape upgrade that cost $6,000 would bring back $5,000, a cost recovery of 83%. Some 11% of the realtors said it was the factor that closed the deal for the house.<\/p>    <p>The sample landscape upgrade used in the survey:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>A front walkway that runs 30 feet long and 3-feet wide<\/li>    <li>Two 6-foot long stone planters<\/li>    <li>5 flowering plants<\/li>    <li>A 15-foot tree<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If you\u2019re wondering about other landscaping projects:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Tree care<\/strong> (including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/tree-removal-price\/\">tree removal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/tree-trimming-price\/\">tree trimming<\/a>) shows a <strong>100% <\/strong>return on investment<br><\/li>    <li><strong>Installing an irrigation system<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/landscaping-price\/#10-sprinkler-system\">cost<\/a> of <strong>$2,539 to $4,773<\/strong>) brings back an <strong>86<\/strong>% return on investment.<br><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>The remainder of this article will focus on exterior projects that will <a href=\"https:\/\/brotherlyloveproperties.com\/increase-property-value-home-renovations\/\">increase your home&#8217;s resale value<\/a>. <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-2-roofing-\"><strong>2. Roofing<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair.jpg\" alt=\"Workers working on Reroofing\" class=\"wp-image-64977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/roof_repair-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/selective-focus-handsome-handyman-repairing-roof-1479491051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>If you don\u2019t put on a new roof when the house goes on the market, the buyers will demand one, or demand a reduction in price over it. Get ahead of the curve, and have one installed.<\/p>    <p>A LawnStarter review found that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/roof-replacement-price\/\">average cost of a replacement roof<\/a> is <strong>$8,446<\/strong>, while the average cost of a new roof (one that includes the structure, decking, and shingles) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/new-roof-price\/\">was found to be<\/a> <strong>$14,643<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>In a survey in 2022 in which 2,505 realtors <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2022-remodeling-impact-report-04-19-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responded<\/a>, the National Association of Realtors found that a new roof brings back 100% of its value when a home is sold.<\/p>    <p><strong>Roofing cost: $8,446-$14,643<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Roofing ROI (for a new roof): 100%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-3-garage-door-\"><strong>3. Garage Door<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Garage door of a house in brown color\" class=\"wp-image-65164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/5169856056_ffe16f7822_o-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/43091453@N04\/5169856056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cary Peterson<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>It may not be something that first comes to mind, but putting in a new, upgraded garage door is expected to add value to your house. A LawnStarter survey found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/garage-door-replacement-price\/\">the average cost of a new garage door<\/a> is <strong>$1,120<\/strong>. Realtors report that it brings back 100% of its value.<\/p>    <p><strong>Garage door cost: $1,120<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Garage door ROI: 100%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-4-siding-\"><strong>4. Siding<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vinyl siding in a house\" class=\"wp-image-65170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/4657445390_b6345883fc_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/timengleman\/2230963810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ntm1909<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>New siding acts like a face lift for your home, giving it a new, fresh look. Siding costs an average of <strong>$10,693<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/siding-price\/\">LawnStarter research<\/a>, and can be expected to bring back a return of 82%-86%, realtors report.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Siding cost: $10,693<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Siding ROI: 82%-86%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-5-windows-\"><strong>5. Windows<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1.jpg\" alt=\"Window of a house with flowers\" class=\"wp-image-65165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-mike-b-120173-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/red-yellow-and-purple-flower-on-window-120173\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>New windows are a selling point for a house, with the value added depending on the material. Based on a house size of 2,495 square feet (a figure derived from U.S. Census data):<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$30,000 <\/strong>is the average cost of installing vinyl windows, according to the National Association of Realtors Remodeling Impact Report.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$20,000<\/strong> is the benefit in a sale, according to the survey of realtors.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>67%<\/strong> is the value returned.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Wood windows are considered higher end:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$48,000<\/strong> is the average cost of installing wood windows, the remodelers report.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$30,000<\/strong> is the benefit when the house is sold, according to the survey of realtors.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>63% <\/strong>is the value returned.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Replacing single-pane windows is a great way to add a level of security, modernize your home and help reduce energy costs. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/index.cfm?c=windows_doors.pr_savemoney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy Star<\/a>, a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy, a home can save from <strong>$101\u2013$583<\/strong> per year on energy bills by replacing single-pane windows.<\/p>    <p><strong>Window cost: $30,000-48,000<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Window ROI: 63%-67%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-6-deck-or-a-patio-\"><strong>6. Deck or a Patio<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c.jpg\" alt=\"Patio furniture on a concrete patio\" class=\"wp-image-30031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/5268080572_e21954bb20_c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/7282451@N02\/5268080572\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Outdoor Spaces<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>2% percent of the 6,911 realtors who were surveyed in 2018 said that the installation of a patio sealed the deal when it came to selling a house<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$2,363 \u2013 $5,909 <\/strong>is the average price range for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/patio-price\/\">professionally installed patio<\/a>, a LawnStarter review finds.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>69% <\/strong>is the value returned on a concrete paver patio, according to the survey of realtors.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>4% of the 6,911 realtors who were surveyed in 2018 said the wood deck alone sealed the deal when it came to selling a house:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$7,560<\/strong> is the estimated national average to have a professional service install a wood deck, according to a LawnStarter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/semi-inground-pool-price\/#19-pool-deck\">report<\/a>. (This is the price for an 18&#215;14 square foot deck at $30 per square foot.)<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>80 percent <\/strong>is the value returned, according to the realtors\u2019 2018 survey.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Deck or patio cost:<\/strong> <strong>$2,363\u2013<\/strong><strong>$7,560<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Deck or patio ROI: 69%-80%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-7-front-door-\"><strong>7. Front Door<\/strong><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1.jpg\" alt=\"front door of a house\" class=\"wp-image-64725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/pexels-curtis-adams-8031873-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/front-exterior-of-a-family-home-8031873\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>A top agent claims that buyers make up their mind within seven seconds of setting eyes on a home. It isn\u2019t a stretch to say those 7 seconds would include a look at the front door. So what is it worth to you to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/missouri\/st-louis\/home-exterior-upgrade-with-the-best-roi\/\">a great first impression?<\/a><\/p>    <p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/research\/paint-colors-help-sell-20240\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study from Zillow<\/a> found that having a black front door increased a home\u2019s sale price by 2.9%. The median U.S. home value is $428,700 as of the first quarter of 2022. So having a black door would be worth $12,432.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>If you want to go with a steel door:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$3,150<\/strong> is the average cost of a steel front door, according to remodelers.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$2,000<\/strong> is the benefit when the house is sold, according to the survey of realtors.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>63%<\/strong> is the value returned.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If you prefer a fiberglass door:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$3,500<\/strong> is the average cost of a steel front door, according to remodelers.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>$2,100<\/strong> is the benefit when the house is sold, according to the survey of realtors.<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>60%<\/strong> is the value returned.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Front door cost: $3,150-$3,500<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Front door ROI: 60%-63%<\/strong><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-home-improvements-are-hot-\"><strong>Home Improvements Are Hot<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>People are spending to upgrade their homes like never before. Harvard University\u2019s Joint Center of Housing Studies (JCHS) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/files\/harvard_jchs_improving_americas_housing_2021_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">report<\/a> of 2021 reviewed the HUD American Housing Survey and found that in 2019 some $262,105,000 was spent by homeowners on improvements, whether they be renovations or remodeling.<\/p>    <p>Some of those expenditures:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Homeowners Reporting Projects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Average Expenditures<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Porch, Deck, Patio or Terrace<\/strong><\/td><td>1,608,000<\/td><td>$6,881&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Roofing<\/strong><\/td><td>3,567,000<\/td><td>$8,207<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Siding<\/strong><\/td><td>1,034,000<\/td><td>$5,933&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Windows or Doors<\/strong><\/td><td>3,663,000<\/td><td>$3,763&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Outside Property Improvements<\/strong><\/td><td>7,042,000<\/td><td>$5,492<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Walkways or Driveways<\/strong><\/td><td>1,886,000&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>$3,690<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Landscaping or Sprinkler System<\/strong><\/td><td>2,853,000<\/td><td>$2,730<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p>JCHS report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/files\/harvard_jchs_improving_americas_housing_2021_1.pdf#page=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Table A-1<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-diy-or-call-in-a-professional-\"><strong>DIY or Call in a Professional<\/strong><\/h2>    <p>People have long enjoyed making home improvements as DIY projects. But more than ever, they are turning to professional services, as the JCH review of the HUD American Housing Survey finds:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"89770f29-5796-4b50-bda1-1ebfe47706e9\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <p>Source: JCHS report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/reports\/files\/harvard_jchs_improving_americas_housing_2021_1.pdf#page=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figure 4<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-faq-\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666042376350\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What Are Some Simple Things I Can Do to Increase Resale Value?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ben Mizes, co-founder of the online service Clever Real Estate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/missouri\/st-louis\/home-exterior-upgrade-with-the-best-roi\/\">suggests<\/a> these simple home improvements to increase your resale value:<br\/><br\/><strong>\u25c9<\/strong> <strong>Window boxes: <\/strong>Install them under your street-facing windows. Fill them with seasonally-appropriate flowers that complement your home\u2019s color scheme.<br\/><br\/><strong>\u25c9<\/strong> <strong>Light fixtures: <\/strong>Update the ones outside, replacing bulky old ones with contemporary ones. Place a warm, powerful light on the front door to make a great first impression. Outdoor spaces such as patios and decks are more welcoming when lit, especially at night.<br\/><br\/><strong>\u25c9<\/strong> <strong>Seasonal decorations: <\/strong>Especially around the holidays, make sure to put up current decorations; Halloween jack-o-lanterns shouldn\u2019t be rotting on the front steps for a November showing. In spring and summer, displaying wildflowers and native plants is an inexpensive way to boost curb appeal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666042391770\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will I Need a Permit?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Permits are often required for home improvements, and you want to be sure that you get any that are needed. Work that didn\u2019t get a required permit can interfere with a house sale. As in stop it dead.<br\/><br\/>A professional knows when a permit is needed and how to manage the process. Be warned: The permit process is often described by DIY people as frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive.<br\/><br\/>A rule of thumb: Changes that involve decks, fences, patios, walls, or electrical work are almost sure to require a permit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1666042411836\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are People Pleased with Remodeling Projects?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As you consider remodeling your home, consider the enjoyment you\u2019ll gain from various projects along with the monetary ROI when you sell your home.<br\/><br\/>Homeowners and home buyers were surveyed in 2021 about their most recent home exterior remodeling project.<br\/><br\/>Some 1,182 people responded to the survey by Houselogic, a website supported by the National Association of Realtors. Houselogic asked them to <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.nar.realtor\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2022-remodeling-impact-report-04-19-2022.pdf#page=43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rate<\/a> their satisfaction on a scale of 1 to 10, and called the result the Joy Score. The results for outdoor projects showed great satisfaction. These are the Joy Scores for various projects:<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Outdoor Projects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Joy Score<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paint exterior siding<\/td><td>9.8&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vinyl and wood windows<\/td><td>9.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steel and fiberglass door<\/td><td>9.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roofing<\/td><td>9.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Garage door<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vinyl and cement siding<\/td><td>7.9<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-hire-a-lawn-care-pro-to-get-a-great-roi\"><strong>Hire a Lawn Care Pro<\/strong> to Get a Great ROI<\/h2>    <p>When you go to sell your house, you want to take action. Don\u2019t expect others, including the realtor, to do all the work. Review the options presented here and make a decision. Remember, an investment of a lot of time and a little money can make a difference in the sale price that will make it all worthwhile.<\/p>    <p>And if you\u2019re looking for a 267% ROI, look no further than lawn care. Contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">local landscaping pros<\/a> to weed and fertilize your lawn to make that great first impression as someone walks up to your front door.<\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MAEET8833HA-couple-painting-house-exterior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kali9<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home. How do we know? 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