Make Your House More Valuable in One Step with Garage Door Replacement!

Posted: Jun 06, 2012
Author: Doors by Nalley of Lake Norman, Inc.

In the current real estate market with so many homes for sale at once, it’s getting harder for home sellers to make their property stand out above the rest. Needless to say, first impressions count, and that is why when putting your house on the market elevating your curb appeal can be key.

When searching for a house, curb appeal can set the tone for the whole buying process. The buyer’s first impressions are associated with the exterior and landscape of the property and can make the difference between a home that sells quickly and one that sits on the market for extended periods of time. Though a coat of paint and some gardening are definitely upgrades to consider, you can easily increase the value of your home in just hours with a simple garage door replacement.

Studies from Remodeling Magazine recently show that garage door replacement offers one of the highest returns on investment (ROI) you can receive when making an upgrade to the home.  According to the magazine, mid-range garage door replacement is in the top-five for ROI, even above kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and is rated among the top home renovation projects that return value at resale. It can yield a return of up to 71.9 percent for a mid-range model.

Another thing to consider that is important to both home owners and buyers is that a garage door replacement can help to increase the energy efficiency of the home. Replacing an old model with a modern insulated model can help to boost cost savings when it comes to heating and cooling the home. Considering that many garages face the street and can take up a large percentage of the front of the house, it is important to know simple projects like replacing the garage door can not only lead to a more beautiful home, but a more cost effective one.