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Have you "Looked" at your Mail Box?

By Dan Edward Phillips

Real Estate Agent with Dan Edward Phillips

November 07, 2011 02:42 AM

When was the last time you 'really' looked at your mail box?

The buyers of your home may be looking for it!

Before listing your home for sale, take the time to 'check' your mailbox. It should be 'neat and tidy', it should be in a very visible location and the numbers should be LARGE and reflective and on BOTH sides of the mailbox (and also on the front if your mail box is located with other mailboxes)!

Buyers looking for your address may be watching the numbers on the mailboxes. Don't make it a big secret where your home is give the buyers some help! If in doubt, replace your current mail box with a new one that is VISIBLE!

It may make the difference between buyers 'finding' your home and just 'giving up' and looking at other listings!

Help your Realtor sell your home!

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Andrew Capelli

Troy, MI

Dan: What a great point- That is surely an overlooked item for most homes and yet (especially if it's at the curb) it will be the first point of impression for buyers. Thanks for sharing!

Nov 07, 2011 02:57 AM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Maine winter snowplows are heck on mailboxes and real estate signs unless you move them back a tad.

Nov 07, 2011 02:59 AM

Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166

Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY

Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

Interesting point- I guess that is a continuation of curb appeal, It does make sense to pay attention to the mail box as well.

Nov 07, 2011 03:28 AM

Dan Edward Phillips

Dan Edward Phillips - Eureka, CA

Realtor and Broker/Owner

Thank you all for stopping by this mroning and leaving your great comments!

Nov 07, 2011 04:13 AM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Dan - I had in my head a few weeks ago to write a blog just on mailboxes, as it is one of the items that I focus on with the curb & there are several options to choose from...I wanted to give an example of the selections. Great Post & you were reading my mind. I may re-blog & add that to your as just some features? Excellent item that gets overlooked & can assist appeal. Thank you for posting.

Nov 07, 2011 12:21 PM

Dan Edward Phillips, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA - Eureka, CA

Humboldt and Del Norte Counties, CA

The 'mail box' is one of the first things that the buyer will see, make a good impression.

Nov 14, 2011 08:59 PM

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