Upgrade Your Windows and Impress Potential Buyers

If your home is currently on the market, believe it or not, your windows play an important part in attracting potential buyers. The first thing that potential buyers look at when viewing a property is the exterior, whether this is in a photograph or in person, it’s important to create a positive first impression to generate further interest. Using windows to create a neat, uniformed look that is also modern and fresh will give your home the boost it needs to stand out for the crowd. Here are our top tips for getting your windows market ready.

The first thing to consider when dressing up your windows is the general quality; if you don’t currently have double glazing it may be worth in investing, and any rotting wood or chipped paintwork needs to be removed and replaced.

A uniformed look can really have a welcoming effect on potential buyers. Any extensions should have the same style windows as the rest of the property, and at the very least the same colour.

When it comes to cleaning, it's easy to neglect our windows, particularly on the exterior. Give your windows, window frames and sills a deep clean, this means getting into all those untouched nooks and crannies, you may be surprised at how much of a lift this gives them.

If you have wooden windows take the time to remove any chipped paintwork and treat any rot. A fresh coat of paint will liven up your windows too, stick to basic neutrals when choosing a paint colour, and make sure to protect the fresh paintwork with a suitable sealant.

Dress Your Windows Up With a Made To Measure Blind

The way your windows look like on the inside matters too, following all the tips above it is then a great idea to get rid of any outdated curtains and blinds, new window blinds can really make an impact, and also look great from the outside too. Consider what potential buyers see when viewing the property from the outside, if it’s a mismatch of outdated and uncoordinated curtains and blinds covering a cluttered windowsill then consider fitting new blinds, and remove the majority of ornaments, clutter and photographs that may be taking up space on the windowsill. If you don’t like the look of a bare windowsill, plants and simplistic modern accessories can be a great addition and create a fresh, contemporary look.