How Exterior Services Can Help You Sell Your Home

Selling a home can be a great experience. Or it can be a slow, slow slog through nearly endless “sort of” interested potential buyers. Trying to work out some ways to boost home value and curb appeal? The team at Southernwood Roofing & Siding can provide some excellent ideas!

For comprehensive home improvement and home exterior services in Maryland, Southernwood is the name you can trust. Call us today at 301.934.0043 or contact us online for your consultation!

How Can Exterior Projects Help?

When selling a home many homeowners will typically shoot for the “big and glamorous” changes. This can include things like a bathroom overhaul, or new fancy lighting fixtures. And we’re not saying at all that any of these are a poor option. In fact kitchen reworking ranks near the top of ROI (return on investment) for folks trying to sell.

But what we are saying is that exterior projects can do just as much, if not more. Why? Because you’re trying to sell a house, yes, but more specifically you’re trying to sell a home. It won’t matter how fancy the new floors are if the roof is caving in, or if your siding exposes exterior walls to rain and sun. Because these are staples of a home, and without them, your home becomes many times less attractive.

There’s a big boon to be had here, too, because many of the items that sit at the top of ROI are things that simultaneously address home appeal, and that improve functionality. Exterior projects do both!

Exterior Projects to Increase Home Appeal & Value

• Roof work/new roof. We’re not saying that everyone could benefit from a brand new roof. But ensuring yours is in good shape and is sturdy enough to last potential buyers 15 or more years of hardy service is a huge benefit, and a great attraction for those looking to buy.
• Siding replacement. The right siding can look gorgeous, helping curb appeal considerably while also ticking off one of those “necessary basics” we all look for when buying a home. Not only does this improve your chances of attracting interested buyers, but it also sports an above 90% return on investment on average.
• New windows. New windows are one of those “iffy” options, because a fresh energy-efficient window installation will not pay for itself for a few years, drastically dropping its ROI. However if your windows are in poor shape, this becomes almost a must, and every year you continue to spend in your home increases the worth of this project. If you’re five or so years from selling, then new windows goes from low on the list to near the top!
• Replacing your gutters. New gutters are one of the most cost-effective and simple options you can roll with. A minor investment with good return, and you avoid that “the house is great but did you see those gutters” sorts of situation. Every gray mark is a potentially lost buyer, so gutter replacement is an easy choice.

Exterior Home Services in Southern Maryland

Thinking about selling, or looking for a contractor that can help you improve odds and beef up home value? Look no further than Southernwood Roofing & Siding! Contact our project managers today to get more information, or to get a quote on our services!