12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

First impressions are made at the front door, so a whole new hue will mean a lot. “I've had aesthetically bland listings and simply painting the front doors in bold colors made the homes more interesting and inviting,” says Jean Rosalia of Keller Williams Realty. A fresh coat on the front door will help enhance the exterior, but while you’re at it, jazz up the trim, shutters, porch rails, and patio too. “Not only will it increase your curb appeal, but it will also protect your investment,” Rosalia says.