From first dates to job interviews, first impressions play a significant role. Naturally, that also goes for real estate. For prospective buyers, a striking home exterior is what first catches their eye, even before they see the house in person. Consider the amount of time prospective buyers spend cruising real estate sites like Zillow. A home’s exterior is likely to be the main photo, and that can determine whether they’re willing to click on the listing. “If we are able to create a home with good curb appeal, we usually use the exterior shot as our lead in photo galleries and marketing materials,” says Sarah Maguire, senior vice president at the Aranson Maguire Group at Compass in Boston. “That’s how important it is!”
Research proves it: According to Remodeling’s 2022 Cost vs. Value Report, the majority of projects that provided the best return on cost were actually