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We are getting ready to sell our home in the next year. It is about 20 years old and are going to replace the windows as they really need it.
Do quality aluminum or vinyl windows help a home sell better or would it be better to just put in builder grade windows? Also is it important to do double hung windows or would single hung windows suffice?
Also any other tips you may have on what we should fix up to help our home to sell would be wonderful.
Thank you,
Tonja
Hi Tonja;
A 20-yr-old home should have double hung windows unless it is extremely inexpensive. The price of the home will also govern what kind of windows you should have. Check other comparable homes in the area and see what kind of windows they have. That will help to determine what you should put in. Many people prefer the vinyl windows because of the lower upkeep. However, if most homes have builder grade windows then people will expect these in your home as well.
~Jessica Bryan
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