Food for thought…..Builder is reporting that a recent study by door manufacturer Therma-Tru says that a nice-looking entry door can increase the perceived value of a home by an average of 4.2%, or $18,750 in an average-priced home. The study was produced by surveying recent home buyers in different regions of the country using photos of homes with enhanced and unenhanced doors.
“This survey showed very clearly that the perception of higher value is there with an enhanced entry door, whether it’s glass or sidelites or a new entryway configuration,” says Derek Fielding, director of marketing insights and innovation for Therma-Tru. “The research validated what we already suspected, that the front door is a key driver of curb appeal.”
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