If you are looking to list your home and move to a new place, doing some remodeling or work on your current home could help you increase the resale value of your home. Windows are one element of homes that replacement can help make your home sell faster. Replacement windows can help improve the natural light, air quality, and design of your home, so upgrading them will set up the new owners for more success.
1- Enhanced Curb Appeal
The biggest benefit of replacement windows is to improve the overall look of your home. Replacement windows can help your home stand out among the rest and help it have a cleaner look. While cleaning current windows can also make your home sparkle, you can increase curb appeal and resale value by a larger margin with new windows.
2- Faster Sell Time
Homeowners that are looking to sell quickly can benefit from window replacement before moving. When buyers see that you cared for your home and have limited places they will need to make upgrades will make them more likely to buy. The more upgrades you can make before listing, the faster your home will sell. A refreshed and put-together home is easy to market to potential buyers and families.
3- Your Windows Were Installed Over 20 Years Ago
Properly designed windows will last for decades, but if your windows have been a part of the home for many years, replacing them might provide more safety for the next inhabitants. Older homes can benefit from some exterior work, especially windows, which can help improve both the curb appeal and the natural light in the interior of the home.
When To Replace Your Windows
When there are open spaces in your home, a storm can lead to damage or uncomfortable temperatures in your home. Window replacement can only really occur when the weather is fair. If storms come up or are in the forecast, your team may have to postpone the start of your project or stop in the middle.
Spring provides mild temperatures for the installation of multiple home aspects. You still run the risk of storms, high winds, or other disasters that could enter your home when windows are removed and installed.
While the summer temperatures may be better for installing windows and there are lower risks of storms, it is also a very time for window installers. Summer is a common time for remodels and installations so your project may take longer to be completed than if you would have scheduled it in another season.
Signs it is time to replace your windows can include:
- Drafts
- Higher heating bills
- They don’t open or close correctly
- The frame is rotting
- Your potential buyers request it
The High Potential Cost Of Replacement Windows
If you are looking to get the most value for your home, putting money into the home will help increase your ROI. But the high cost can turn off the current homebuyers from replacing them before they move, and turn off potential buyers from buying because they will need to replace them when they move in.
The average cost of vinyl windows can hover around $16,000 for your whole home. Wood windows can cost around $20,000 for your whole home. While replacing windows may not make your sale price jump significantly, listing the upgrades you have made in the home may result in a faster sale and fewer negotiations.
Replacement Windows With Moyes Glass
Moyes Glass has been servicing homes and businesses in Utah for many many years. We want every home to have quality glass that lasts and protects your home. Windows, shower doors, sliding doors, skylights, and mirrors are solutions that our team can implement in your home. No matter what design you want in your home, what window trends you want to include, or how old your home is, our professionals can help! Contact us to get started.