takes hard work to get a house ready to sell. Anyone can put a house on the market, but not everyone sells quickly or with good profits. Prospective buyers will be drawn to the inside of your house only after they like what they see outside - when they see how beautiful it is from your curb! An aside: the smell of fresh mulch in the flowerbeds in springtime makes most buyers smile. I watch for their reaction while I open the lockbox. When they smile outside, they typically enjoy the inside more.
CREATE A "GRAND" ENTR AND" ENTRANCE
An important part of curb appeal is the property’s "grand entrance," the portal to even the most modest house. Create a sense of a great place to come home to. Impressing the buyer at the front door is a vital part of the sale. This means more than putting out a welcome mat and a potted plant (if you do put out a potted plant, please keep it watered). At the moment, black is the most popular front door color. NAR suggests that a black front door can bring up to $6,000 in added value. Prospective buyers want to feel welcome, safe, and secure when they open the door. The doorknob is the first point of touch on a house. Security is important to buyers. A flimsy lock or handle on the front door will make potential buyers uncomfortable, and they might not know why. Replace a worn or loose entry lockset. Consider replacing the door handle with a heavy-duty deadbolt and knob combination. This investment will make your house more visibly and practically secure, and everyone wants to be secure in their house. The front door is a focal point; make it impressive. Freshen it up and add a dash of color. Choose (subject to HOA rules, if any) a paint that complements the color of your house.
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