4 Ways Your Edmonton Home Value Could Increase
With The Right Doors Installed

The Exterior Doors Of Your Home Make A Huge
Difference In Curb Appeal And Market Value

Whether you are looking to sell your home shortly or want to do something that enhances its value for your peace of mind, one of the first steps to take is to look at your Edmonton doors.

Does your garage door look like you hit it numerous times with your car? Maybe your patio doors are a catch-all for condensation when the weather changes. Or does your front door have people running in the other direction because it reminds them of something seen in a haunted house?

In these situations, new exterior doors could be all your home needs to look better, increasing curb appeal. They also have the added bonus of increasing your home value!

If you were to search online for the major home improvements to make before selling a home to increase the value of your home, you would get a long list of potential projects to take on. The top ten projects, according to most real estate agents, include:

• New roofing
• Kitchen remodel
• Bathroom remodel
• Beautiful landscaping
• Updating the siding on a home
• Installation of new garage doors
• Energy-efficient patio doors installed
• New front door complete with hardware
• Ditching carpet for hard flooring options
• Installation of new windows throughout the home

Look at the list of the top projects and see how many involve your home's doors. Luckily, when you work with GreenFox Windows & Doors, we can help you find the perfect doors for your home to increase its value.

But why do doors have such an impact on the value of your Alberta area home?

1. Your Entry Door Is The First Thing Potential Buyers See

If you list your home on the market, buyers first see your entry door when they pull up. So, if your entry door looks like something from your worst nightmares, how will it make potential buyers feel about your home?

They are probably going to turn and run the other way. Why? If your entry door reminds them of a slasher film, they assume the rest of the house will be just as bad, if not worse.

You may have the finest flooring throughout your home and state-of-the-art appliances, but people won’t see it because your entry door scared them off. So, instead of selling your home at its asking price, you keep lowering it – and lowering it some more – to get someone willing to buy it.

2. New Garage Doors Are Appealing To Potential Home Buyers

As with your entry door, you will find that your garage doors will “say” a lot to potential home buyers. If your garage doors are dented, discolored, or outdated, your home may need some TLC.

Plus, many potential buyers may question whether the doors even work, which can be a huge turnoff. It doesn’t matter that you may have a three-bay garage if the doors look like they were new back when garage doors were first invented – buyers will walk away.

3. By Upgrading Your Doors, You Increase The Energy Efficiency In Your Home

If your doors have not been upgraded in the past ten or more years, chances are they aren’t as energy-efficient as they could be. By upgrading them, you will see energy savings almost immediately.

However, you can point out to potential buyers that the doors are highly energy efficient, which is a huge selling point! After all, the more green a home is, the more savings it gives those who live there in the long run.

4. Buyers See New Doors And Know They Won’t Be Investing Into A DIY Project

Think back to when you purchased your home. Did you want to invest in something that you knew would be a remodeling project from the start? While you may have had to throw some paint on the walls, everything else was good to go.

Many potential buyers know that when they see doors, whether it is your front door, patio door, or garage door, that are in bad shape, they will need to fix them. For lack of better words, they just aren’t interested.

After your home sits on the market for months and months, you may consider lowering the price to get it gone. This process may repeat for quite some time until you sell your home for a loss.

Why go through this when all it will take is replacing your doors to make a statement and intrigue potential buyers, ultimately helping your home value?

If you are ready for new doors for your Edmonton home, GreenFox Windows & Doors is here to help. We also offer beautiful replacement windows, so we can tackle several projects on your list to ensure you get the most value for your home.

Call today for your free estimate!