Curb Appeal ROI

of homeowners report that curb appeal is either "extremely" or "very" important to them.78%

of homeowners place a lot of emphasis on the role that color plays when they think about replacing major exterior home features.59%

of homeowners say they are influenced to buy a specific brand of product based on the color options available within that brand.54%

of homeowners report they prefer earthy, calm colors such as beige, white, cream, tan, gray or brown as the dominant color on their home's exterior.67%

of homeowners say that when house hunting or designing their home, the most attention-grabbing exterior feature is the style of the home.61%

Source: 2011 DaVinci Roofscapes’ Homeowners Exterior Preferences Study conducted by Harris Interactive ©

Source: National Association of Realtors

Source: Realtor.com

When it is time to sell your home the exteriorcurb appeal is paramount in getting showings:

80% of home buyers look at pictures of homes on the internet before deciding to tour them.

Home buyers tour only about 45% of those homes they've looked at online.

Flaws in your home's exterior can reduce your home froma "must see showing" tomerely a drive-by.

Source: 2014 Cost vs. Value Study, Remodeling Magazine

COST vs. VALUEHome improvement dollars recoupedupon resale of a home:

ROOF 67.6%

VINYL SIDING 78.2%

WINDOWS 78.7%

FRONT DOOR 70.8%

GARAGE DOOR 83.7%

CURB APPEALis the difference that sells

nearly half of all houses

on the market.

Source: Zillow survey

Real estate agents and interior designers

nationwide identified curb appeal as

ONE OF THE TOP FIVE MOST VALUABLE

home improvements a homeowner can make

for a quick resale.

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.