The
Exterior Take a good, hard look at yours. The areas of concern
will be the condition of the roof and exterior materials. Not only does this affect
the look of your home, but the value too. You want to be sure to fix the broken
shutters, mend the ripped screens and fill in the holes in your landscaping. Even
simply changing the siding of your home can raise the value of your home and nearly
pay for the siding job itself. New Expectations No one wants
a �handyman�s special� anymore. The days of leaving your �fixer-upper� to the
next buyer are over. Most buyers, even first-time buyers, want a sound home that
needs nothing more than some cosmetic work...and even that has to be minor for
most. The Other Big Payoffs Beyond curb appeal, what else
sells the home and adds value? | 