Welcoming walkway: Think of the path to your front door as the “red carpet” leading into your home. It must be clean, appealing, and inviting, all at once. It must give a good first impression of your home. However, don’t overdo it; too much decoration, etc., can clutter your walkway and look disorganized. Some ideas for your walkway include potted plants, flowers, shrubs, small trees, rocks or stones, mulch, LED or solar lights, and a new welcome mat. Again, keep a reasonable balance and don’t go overboard. Front door: Your front door gives a powerful impression of what could be behind it. You might think it’s “just a door,” but it serves as the entranceway into your beloved family home, so make sure that entrance is grand! Let’s start with the doorknob. If it’s old or worn out, it should be replaced. Consider the $150 investment of a heavy-duty deadbolt and lock combination. It’s visually impressive and helps potential buyers feel that sense of security. Next, take a look at the whole door. Does it need a paint job? Replacement? If you’re going to repaint it, choose an eye-catching but neutral color that blends in well with the rest of your home’s exterior. Replacing a wooden door with a steel entry door is worth the cost, with an average 91% Return on Investment (ROI). And don’t forget about your back door. If you have a sliding screen door to your backyard, check to see if it needs adjustment or a new screen. Front lawn: Your walkway and front door might look appealing, but what if your lawn doesn’t? Prospective buyers will be turned off and might not even bother with the rest of your home. The trick with an appealing front lawn is to ensure it’s neat, well-kept, and well-manicured, yet doesn’t give off the impression that it’s too high-maintenance.
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