Do window treatments increase the value of my property?

Answer: Always
Explanation: Acts as an insulator and saves on heat/AC. Also provides privacy and can be very attractive and appealing.

Answer: Never
Explanation: If you're looking to increase the value of your home, the ways to do it are through renovations that include the bathrooms, kitchen, roof, HVAC system and an inground pool with pool cage especially if you live in Florida.

Answer: Never
Explanation: But window treatments like many other furnishings can add a welcoming feel and appeal to buyers

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Window treatments whether blinds, shades or any stylish window treatment will enhance appeal but as far as increasing value those updates are minimal in cost. So this really depends upon the buyer's tastes.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the design of the home and how the home is decorated.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If the buyer likes your choice of window treatments it may increase the value.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on what is typical for the market area.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: In most cases an appraiser is not going to award a lot of value to the window treatments. Windows....DEFINITELY. However, having some sort of neutral color blind or sheer on the window is a big plus to the buyer and definitely enhances the look of your home.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It is an expected feature.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: i would not say "increase" but you can update the whole look of a room with removal or old heavy drapes or outdated blinds and replace with scarf type treatments.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If you buy high quality coverings in neutral colors the answer is yes. If you buy cheap coverings people will just want to remove and replace them. Buy neutral draperies, roman shades, fabric roller blinds and high quality shutters if you want potential buyers to be attracted and pay more.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Window coverings are generally considered to be personal property and are not valued as real estate in appraisals.

Answer: Never
Explanation: This is considered to be personal property.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Window treatments today are an expectation, and can be a point of heartburn if there is a misunderstanding in a listing or sale. Most buyers expect the window treatments to stay, and to look nice. They can be expensive, but don't scrimp - it shows.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: I have had 4 clients tell me that their home sold because of our window treatments. One client sold a townhouse in a neighborhood that had several for sale and theirs sold because our two story drapey were included saving the buyer a large amount of money to replace. Another cleint sold a home on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida and said including all the drapery sealed the 9 million dollar sale. So yes

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: if the window treatments are up to date then yes.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depends on the quality and style of the treatments and the market.

Answer: Never
Explanation: No, they do not. while they may make the home love beautiful and may give you more of WOW factor than your competitor it will not add value to your property.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Generally this is true. But it depends on the neighborhood, and the specific type of window treatments.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Window treatments may not actually increase the value, but they may help you to get a higher sales price for your home based on the aesthetics when potential buyers view the home. There are some cases when plantation blinds or shutters that are quite expensive will increase the value. One other scenario in which the window treatments may have an effect on price is when there are specially sized windows that may be difficult to find blinds or drapes for, requiring specialty pieces.

Answer: Always
Explanation: Leaving window treatments on your windows will always have more value than leaving them bear

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Again, tastes vary but when a home is well cared for and decorated it does add to the overall impression of it being in good condition.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Not guaranteed.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Again you can max out your homes value depending on the location

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Answer? Depends! Trick question. Case by case evaluation needed.

Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Shutters will increase the value of your home. Most other window treatments will not significantly affect the value of your home.

Answer: In most cases
Explanation: It depends. Custom window treatments increase property attraction, extra value, and increased sales price