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18 Comments on When Nice Looking Just Isn't Enough
Curb appeal includes the driveway. Park the car in the garage, isn't it what it is for? Besides that, gives the buyer the perception that the garage is too small or that there is not enough storage for all their stuff.
Margaret,
You are right on with the importance of curb appeal. That's what makes the phone ring on most occasions. Thanks for sharing.
Connie Lou
I agree about parking the cars in the garage. This home also needs the porch painted, some pressure washing etc. For this post - I really wanted viewers to focus only on the difference between the color of paint on the doors and the difference it makes -- not the other items that area being worked on additionally. I'll post the final photos later (they will have some other surprising changes!).
Connie - We love to help make that phone ring for home sellers with their agent saying there's an offer!
A freshly painted door adds a nice punch of color! Blooming plants in a bright pot also can be a good eye catching detail. Powerwashing is always a good idea too. Good luck!
It would also help if the picture was taken with the autos out of the driveway. Unless it was a mercedes, of course.
It's funny how the least little thing makes some of the biggest changes.
Margaret -- looking forward to seeing the "After" when the other changes are made!
You were right on the money with that one. I like the fact that they drove around to better understand what you were wanting them to do. It's fantasic when the client gets involved!
Big Bang for small bucks! Looks really nice and inviting with a red door.
Nice color against all that white. I am glad they took your advice.
a good tip when applying color like this is to use it three times - so adding pits with red geraniums would really help harmonize the color. It does make a huge difference all by it self but curb appeal is such a small window of opportunity for capturing interest you relly do have to pull out all the stops:)
Love the red door Margaret. Also love Christine's comment on using 3's here. I tell clients that the exterior of their home will show best when 3 paint colors are used. The fascia and any window trim, (if there is any) can be one color and the door another to add the pop and pizazz. Looking forward to your after shots!
I recently consulted with a client who had an almost red kind of rust door that needed more coats of paint to look fresh. I suggested a deep red, but the painters I recommended told her Black is the new Red. Who knew? It turned out looking great.
This red door does look much better than plain vanilla. Hope they finish sprucing up the front entry. It makes a huge difference!
I, too, was recently told that Black is considered the newer look, Tessa. I guess that the Colonial we had back in Virginia was just ahead of its' time!
Margaret, keep working with these sellers so that they are able to get maximum curb appeal for their efforts!
You are right, now the door looks custom instead of builders grade. Can't wait to see the finished product, I know it will be awesome! (Ding-Dong, it's your stager, here to help!!)
The red door really makes the home "pop"! Good suggestion!
The red door is fantastic. How about adding a black urn planter with red flowers to the left of the door? This would be the perfect accessory to the beautiful front door. Great job.
Margaret, I'm a little behind on reading posts but I had to comment. White doors drive me crazy! Why do you think there are so many--because people are afraid to choose the wrong color? This is a perfect example of how a home stager can help the seller. The red door is a huge improvement!