Curb Appeal ROI

rank new roofing as the #1 exterior project with the most appeal to homebuyers and the highest ROI.REALTORS®

Percentage of REALTORS® who have recommended home sellers complete a new roofing project before attempting to sell their home.39%

Value estimated a homeowner recovers from a new roofing project when selling a home.107%

Desire of homeowners to be home after adding a new roof.65%

Source: National Association of REALTORS® 2019 Remodeling Impact Report

Source: National Association of REALTORS® 2018 Remodeling Impact Report

Source: National Association of REALTORS® 2019 Remodeling Impact Report

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Curb Appeal Impacts Home Value

10 Tips for Creating "Top Down" Curb Appeal

1The roof plays a major role in creating curb appeal because it can be up to 30 percent of what you see as youapproach a home. Blend the color of your roofing material with other elements of the home exterior to create an overall cohesive look.

2Window frames can either blend in or stand out; it all depends on the color you choose. Selecting a green, chocolate or bronze painted frame can add a powerful punch to your home's curb appeal.

4Update the color of your shutters for big curb appeal results. Rather than black, try inky blue, chocolate brown or deep forest green. Consider soft gray or taupe to replace white.

5From classic and conservative to punchy and playful, the color of your front door tells the world something about the people who live inside. Think about what the color of your front door says about you.

6The front door offers you the most flexibility in color choices and is a great place to add a "pop of color" to a home's overall neutral color scheme. Think out-of-the-box and consider a pumpkin orange, nautical blue or harvest gold color for your front door.

7Draw attention to the front porch by adding bold hues. A colorfully-painted ceiling or new outdoor furniture can update your porch. Pillows and cushions in a mix of colors and prints create a welcoming tone.

8 Replace rotting or peeling wood porch rails, columns or porch posts with low-maintenance polyurethane or PVC pieces for a clean, attractive look.

9 Garage doors are a prominent feature of many homes, taking up 30 percent of the front view of the house. Replacing oldgarage doors with fashionablenew doors can instantly increaseyour home’s curb appeal.

10 The colors of your home's exterior and landscaping should complement each other. Choose colors for your plants with the same eye for design you use when selecting accessories for your interior.

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3Add color to trim and decorative millwork to call attention to architectural details and enhance the design appeal of your home.

Roofing Rules

99% Believe curb appeal is important in attracting a buyer

97% Think that potential buyers find curb appeal important

94% Have suggested sellers improve their curb appeal before listing a home for sale

75%of homeowners feel a

major sense of accomplishment

when reflecting on their new roof project.

Homes with high curb appeal tend to sell for an average of 7% more than similar houses with an uninviting exterior.

Nearly 25% of sellers who make home improvements sell above list price.

Source: Joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington.

Source: Zillow®

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