Many manufacturers and distributors of window shutters often tell their customers that window shutters are a great option for their home because it often increases the resale value of their home in the future. But how exactly does installing shutters help increase the value of a home? With window shutters, Orlando homeowners can add a lot of appeal to their home which can increase the asking price that you would sell a home for. More and more homes are coming standard with window shutters because they are so popular with consumers and new home buyers alike.
Energy Efficacy from Insulation
Window shutters are a great form of insulation for your home as they can keep warm and cold air out depending on the time of the year. More and more individuals are looking for homes that are green, or as energy efficacy as possible, and this is an extra perk to window shutters. Orlando residents should be aware that most of the heat or cold that gets into a home comes through cracks and openings from doors and especially windows. When you install window shutters, it is as if you are adding another layer of insulation to keep your home at the temperature that you want.
Curb Appeal
One of the biggest ways that window shutters can increase the value of your home is it can add some curb appeal, or in other words, it looks great from the outside of your home. They say that looks are not everything but when it comes to real estate pricing, that is not entirely accurate. With window shutters, Orlando residents should be aware that many people who are buying a home consider a home that has shutters installed as a luxury. It is also estimated that nearly twenty percent of all homes that have window shutters end up selling fast than those that do not have them installed.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Shutter Professionals*
