Window Of Opportunity: Can Replacing These Help Sell Your Home?

No matter how good the condition of your home

, old, single panes and crumbling window frames can make it look outdated and unloved. The question is, can prospective buyers see beyond this, or should you install new windows if you want to sell your home?

New Versus Old: Will a Coat of Paint do the Trick?

There's no doubt that you should do all you can to make your home as attractive as possible--make it look like a place in which others can envisage themselves living. Fitting new windows can certainly improve the curb appeal of your home, but so can a scrubbing brush and a coat of paint. So which option is best for you?

The answer depends very much on the condition of your windows. If they are in really bad condition, installing new ones could be essential in order to sell your home because buyers generally don't want the stress or the additional cost of fitting new windows immediately. If yours are basically in good condition, simply cleaning them up and repairing any damage should be sufficient to make sure you're not deterring buyers before they've even set foot in your home.

Will I Make My Money Back?

The short answer is, not entirely. The National Association of Realtors' Cost vs. Value Report for 2008 shows that, in general, carrying out maintenance and minor upgrades to your home can offer a good level of payback, even in the face of reduced home prices in many U.S. cities. You can expect to recoup well over 75 percent of the cost of installing new wood or vinyl framed windows. Only siding and decking give a greater return for your money. Perhaps more importantly, new windows can provide you with a bargaining chip during price negotiations. Buyers expect the cost of repairs and improvements to be taken off the asking price, so give them one less imperfection to use against you.

by: QW HON

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