In my book there's only one way to enter a home with buyers: through the front door. It always amazes me when we have to go around back or through the door that comes in by the basement stairs. Even worse, through the garage. What kind of an impression does that make?
A home-seller should always get a key made for the front door if they don't already have one. Then, before listing do the 10 Point Front Door Assessment Test:
1. What is the approach like? Walk in good shape? Curtain and drapes look nice?
2. Is the screen door in good repair? Does the screen itself need to be replaced?
3. Is the front door itself in good condition and is the paint in good shape and a good color for the house and popular taste?
4. Is all hardware in working condition and clean and attractive looking?
5. Is all trim and the threshold in good condition and is paint in good shape?
6. Are any light fixtures outside in good shape, clean, no broken glass?
7. Are house numbers in good condition?
8. Look at the windows on the front of the home. Are they clean, are drapes of one color? Are there any bent blinds or crooked shades to distract?
9. Is there a doorbell? Does it look good and does it work. Cracks me up but everyone tries the doorbell!
10. Is the entryway once inside the home inviting, light fixtures working, clean and floor in good shape.
EXTRA POINTS:
Nice flower arrangements
Window boxes
Door decor
American Flag
It's the first impression, so make it a good one!
See the accompanying post, The Easy Curb Appeal Face Lift
Copyright 2007 Donna Batdorff Associates, Your Way Realty
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