Bright lighting also makes an area look more open and attractive. This will make closets and rooms in your home feel larger. One more tip: Change old, haggard ceiling fan. Unless you are in a tropical market, ceiling fans are not a good selling point. Look for beautiful light fixtures instead. Revamp the front entrance: Step outside onto your front lawn. Don’t feel bad if you’ve gotten so wrapped up in updating and improving the inside of your home that you have neglected the outside. It happens to all of us. You can rectify the situation quickly and effectively. First, address the front entryway, starting with the lock and knob of your front door. What do you see? • Is it a mousy little knob from decades past? • Is it dented or rusted? Does the key stick? Is it hard to open? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to replace your door handle with a heavy-duty deadbolt and knob combination. Why? The door knob is the first point buyers touch on your home. A flimsy lock and handle on your front door tells potential home buyers your home isn’t secure. It makes them feel uncomfortable, and they won’t even know why. Get a big, sturdy set, and they’ll feel your home is as safe as can be. Now, take a good look at your door. Is it pleasing to look at? Or is it weathered and dinged up? Has your metal door never seen a coat of paint? Is the paint peeled and flaking? It’s time for
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