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Hello, I'm Your Front Door-It's Nice To Meet You

Reblogger Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Palm Realty BK3273458

People so often don't listen to us when they hire us to sell their property.  I really like Toni's blog as she goes into the importance of what the front door looks like!  Honestly, sellers need to remember that old saying that you can never get a second chance to make a good first impression!

Original content by Toni Weidman

 

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:

Hello I'm Your Front Door-It's Nice to Meet You

  • 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.

 

  • If it doesn’t need painting, does it need a good cleaning?  Cobwebs, mold, and mildew seem to settle there.

 

  • 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.

 

  • Look up at the cover over the door, are there spiders, cobwebs, or hornets nests there? Be sure to remove them.

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

 

  • 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.

 

Hello, I'm Your Front Door- It's Nice To Meet You

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.

 

Toni and Craig Weidman

Re/Max Sunset Realty

727-237-0083

email: HomesbyToni@gmail.com

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Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kerry, such a wonderful piece of vital info for first impressions! Terrific post/re-blog!

 

Dec 29, 2013 11:52 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Thank you for the reblog, Kerry. Have a wonderful week and Happy New Year.

Dec 29, 2013 09:21 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Great choice for a reblog. First impressions can make or break a sale!

Dec 30, 2013 06:26 AM