house on the market, but not everyone sells quickly or with great profits. Then, await the prospective buyers who will be drawn to the inside of your home when they see how beautiful it is from your curb!
CREATING A WELCOMING ENTRANCE
As I mentioned earlier, an important part of curb appeal is the home’s "welcoming entrance” — the portal to even the most modest house that either impresses, or depresses the buyer. You want to create a sense of a great place to come home to. Impressing the home shopper at the front door is a vital part of presenting your home in the best light. This means more than putting out a welcome mat and potted plants. You want prospective buyers to feel welcome, safe, and secure when they open the door. You want the overall impression to be of quality, and that you the homeowner have put pride and care into the upkeep of your home, rather one of neglect and old or poor quality of materials and workmanship. It subconsciously will affect their confidence in the home from the get-go. The doorknob is the first point-of-touch on a home. Security is important to homebuyers. A flimsy lock or handle on the front door will make potential homebuyers uncomfortable, and they may not even know why. Replace a worn or loose entry handset. Consider replacing the door handle with a heavy-duty deadbolt and knob combination. This investment of less than $100 will make your home more visibly and practically secure, and everyone wants to be secure in their home. The front door is a focal point; make it impressive. Freshen it up and add a dash of color. Choose a paint that complements the color of your home. Replacing a wooden door with a steel entry
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