Hello, I'm Your Front Door- It's Nice To Meet You
If you’re about to put your home up for sale, I want you to open your front door right now; go ahead, don’t be afraid; take a good, hard look and while you’re looking, think about this. This is the first thing the buyers get to see of your home. They may even stand there for 3-5 minutes while their agent is trying to get the lockbox open and the key out; and don’t think they don’t notice how it looks.
Will your front door pass the first-impression test?
Here’s what you need to really take note of:
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Does it need painting? Front doors fade rapidly and a fresh coat of paint will do wonders so head out and buy some paint and a good brush to apply it.
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If it doesn’t need painting, does it need a good cleaning? Cobwebs, mold, and mildew seem to settle there.
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While you’re checking the mold and mildew out, take a look at the weather-stripping around the door. If it’s cracked, or flaking-replace it. If it has mildew, clean it.
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Look up at the cover over the door, are there spiders, cobwebs, or hornets nests there? Be sure to remove them.
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If you have a sidelight or two, make that glass sparkle; if you have a curtain on the sidelights, wash it and rehang with a little more tension to make it snap to attention.
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Make sure the door doesn’t creak when it’s being opened. There’s nothing worse than a creaking door to give the wrong impression. Remember the Addams Family.
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Shine the hardware on the door, if it's all green and needs replacing, head to your local DIY and buy new ones; they aren't that expensive and will look great.
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Sweep the area in front of the door, in fact, sweep the entire walk up to the door.
- And, how about a new doormat too. (Thanks, Tom Arstingstall)
Remember, it’s the very first impression of how you keep your home: Make it a good one.
Or you can call me, and I will advise you on the condition of your front door and the rest of your home. As a matter of fact, while I'm waiting for you to answer the door, guess what I am doing.
Re/Max Sunset Realty
727-237-0083
email: HomesbyToni@gmail.com
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Hello, I'm Your Front Door- It's Nice To Meet You
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