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Windows: Great for Comfort, Rarely for Value
Dated: July 17 2026
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Why Homeowners Think Windows Add Value
We've all seen those commercials where window companies often say:
“New windows raise your home value.”
“Buyers will pay more for energy efficiency.”
“You’ll get your money back when you sell.”
But windows fall into the category of maintenance, not value‑adding updates.
What Appraisers Actually Do
It's been our experience that appraisers look at:
Comparable homes
Neighborhood price points
Square footage
Layout
Condition
Age of systems
Windows are treated like:
A roof
A furnace
An AC unit
A water heater
They protect value — they don’t increase it.
When Windows Can Matter
Windows may help your sale if:
Your old windows were failing
You had moisture issues
You had broken seals
You had draft problems
Your home was receiving negative feedback
But even then, buyers rarely pay extra for them.
🪟 The Smart Move
If you’re replacing windows for comfort, great. If you’re replacing them for ROI, talk to a realtor first. It's literally our job even long after the sale of your home to be there for you to answer quetions like these and we make it our priority to do things like this for our clients all the time.
Bonnie and Josh Sherman
We’re Bonnie and Josh Sherman — a mother‑and‑son real estate team proudly serving Northern Colorado. As lifelong Greeley natives, we’ve watched Weld and Larimer counties grow into the thrivi....
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