When you’re preparing your
house for the market, almost every agent will explain how valuable curb appeal
is when it comes to marketing your home. Curb appeal can mean a lot of things,
of course, ranging from wholesale replacement of the roof, paint, and landscaping,
to a few tidy details designed to spruce up the place.
One of the best (and most
cost-effective!) tune-ups you can make works both from the curb and from up
close. It’s kind of like Botox for your home’s face. It’s a little something I
like to think of as the “Front Door Tune-up.”
The front door is a focal
point on your home, both from a distance and up close. Here’s how to leverage
it for maximum impact:
· Paint the door with an appropriate, fresh, contrasting
color. Not only will this draw the eye (possibly even away from the crack in
the driveway!), but it will go a long way to creating the impression of a new
paint job.
· Replace faded, small address numbers with classy,
visibly new hardware. Long gone are the days of tacky decals. Even a modest
investment at an upscale home accessories store can add a touch of luxury to
your entryway.
· Replace knob/handle and lock hardware. The feel of the
doorknob, the click of the hardware, and the sense of security the door conveys
matters hugely. It’s a front-line sensory experience for potential buyers. A
sticky, weak, degraded set of locks only hurts your first impression.
· Upgrade the door, if possible. Sometimes paint and
hardware won’t do the trick. If you have an older home in a subdivision where
many of the same styles of door were used, this could be a good time to
differentiate your home while upgrading the aesthetic.
Will a door save your home
from significant cosmetic problems? No. But I’ve seen it work again and again:
The “Front Door Tune-up” is a subtle but effective listing tool.
I have lots of resources on
curb appeal!
Contact me for more: (914) 374-8354 Akim.Smyer@cbmoves.com or Click
here to visit my Website at www.akimsmyer.com
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