It is amazing how much impact an eye-catching front door brings. Here in Philadelphia, PA, land of row houses, the house with the attractive front door really stands out. The door does not have to be red: One successful flipper goes for the elegant look with shinny black front doors--often with matching shutters. Hunter Green is always nice. That shade of blue that the Brittish like works well. When in doubt though, a classic red makes a house stand out like the cherry on the ice cream Sunday. "I've always wanted a red front door," my sophisticated executive buyer told me. Sellers take note!
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate
Zeta, "wallop" is a great word to describe that feeling you get when something surprisingly stands out from the rest.
Aug 13, 2010 03:42 AM
Rugg Realty LLC Sun City Texas 512-818-6700 - Georgetown, TX
Sun City TX Real Estate - Georgetown, TX Real Est
Hello Zeta:
This is a neat idea, but I don't think our CC&R's here in Sun City Texas will allow such coloration. Thanks for the tip.
Aug 13, 2010 03:44 AM
REMAX River Cities. Inc - Davenport, IA
This is very true, anything that makes your property "pop" out from the rest is a great thing!
Aug 13, 2010 03:45 AM
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist
I agree that the front appear sets the stage ! My father often added a pen-eve to differentiate a townhouse he was selling .
Aug 13, 2010 04:14 AM
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Hi Zeta ~ a freshly-painted front door is always on my list of tips for sellers. As a professional home stager, I recommend the entire front entry be "spiffed up" with sparkling clean windows, some colorful flowers, new door hardware if necessary, and attention paid to the outdoor light fixture as well. We also suggest a fresh new doormat and remind sellers to powerwash the driveway and walkway to the front door. That first impression is so important to gain buyers' interest.
Aug 13, 2010 09:07 PM
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