The exterior appearance, its 'kerb appeal' is of vital importance, peeling paintwork, untidy gardens, muddy paths all repel potential buyers. Whereas flower pots, hanging baskets, creeper on the exterior walls, polished brass door knobs and gleaming paths make a good first impression. According to their survey on how colours influence people, blue doors attract buyers. If you are going to paint your door though, make sure that it looks right with the rest of the house, otherwise you will be as blue as the door when no-one comes knocking to buy your home. Some home improvements can add value to your house, an extension will put your house in a higher price bracket, but may not make it easier to sell.
Most estate agents agree that location determines value and saleability.
A house in a desirable location will be preferred to one in a less popular area, no matter how much it has been improved. No home improvements can be guaranteed to increase a property's value. So if you're planning changes do them because you want to make your home a more pleasant place to live.