When selling your home, small details can make a significant difference. Your choice of front door is one of the first things potential buyers will notice when they drive by or visit. There are several ways your entrance can affect your home value, so consider these points when planning your home improvement projects and make sure to play up these benefits to anyone interested in buying.

Why Your Entry Door Matters

1. Aesthetics

Your front door is part of your home's facade, the view potential buyers will see first, so updating it adds to your home's curb appeal. The right color and design can add visual interest to a flat home design, complement interesting architectural features, and visually balance large features, like the garage door, that also take up space at the front of your house. The more carefully you adjust your curb appeal, the more likely you are to attract buyers and the more offers you'll have to choose from.

2. Security

The front entry is your first line of defense against a break-in. A sturdy door, durable frame, up-to-date lock, and a well-installed strikeplate for the lock make it much harder to break in either by picking the lock or by forcing the door. Added security features will help potential buyers feel more secure in your home.

3. Energy Efficiency

The better insulated your home is, the less heat it loses in the winter and the more cool air it retains in the summer. This lowers the home's energy costs, which is an attractive feature for you and potential buyers.

Windows and doors tend to be weak points in a home's insulation, so updating with a well-insulated model and installing new weather stripping will help reduce drafts and slow heat transfer.

If you're planning to sell your home and want to install a new door to increase the home value, contact Murphy Home Improvement in Cincinnati, OH. Serving Hamilton County, northern Kentucky, and Lawrenceburg, IN, they offer a 10% discount on doors and windows when you visit their showroom and bring measurements from your home. For more details, call (513) 922-8989 or visit them online.