According to a survey of 500 Realtors, the curb appeal alone of a home plays a large part on whether or not a buyer even walks in the door.

82 percent of the Realtors surveyed stated that they have had clients decide not to look at the interior of a house after only seeing the exterior. 

56 percent of those surveyed claim that they have suggested to sellers that they replace older, less energy efficient doors and windows with newer, energy saving models. 

91 percent of Realtors said that a prospective buyer’s impression of the exterior of the home is just as important as the inside.

Other factors that influence a buyer’s decision include the amount of natural light, overall appearance of windows and doors and whether or not there are energy-efficient appliances and environmentally friendly “green” items in the home.