Step1
Cleanliness makes a good first impression. This is a cheap fix that can make a big difference and only requires some soap, water, and elbow grease. Wash down the front door as well as the storm door. Don't forget to clean the handles and trim to a nice shine. Wash the front windows and the screens, too. Dirty windows and screens can make your house look instantly dark and dingy. Clean the porch light, mailbox, even the siding!
Step2
Repaint or stain the front door. After years of use and outside weather conditions, the finish on your front door can get faded, chipped, and uninviting. A light sanding and a fresh coat of paint will instantly brighten the entrance and make your door look brand new. Choose a complementary color to your house's paint scheme. Make note of the finish and content of your door (wood, metal), and follow the manufacturer's instructions for choosing the right type of paint for outdoor use.
Step3
Buy new door handles. Metal door handles can tarnish and even chip and look very unattractive. Since the door handle will be the first part of your house the buyers will touch, its important that it look appealing. It's a good investment to buy a new set of handles and locks, and not too difficult to install yourself if you buy the same setup. If you're handy with tools, you might want to consider adding a deadbolt if you don't already have one. This is an added safety feature that buyers will appreciate.
Step4
Spruce up the steps and/or porch. Like the front door, a new coat of paint to the floor and railings of a front porch will instantly brighten the entrance. Make any repairs necessary to warped wooden steps or chipped concrete. Tighten railings and make sure they're sturdy.
Step5
Add some life. Blooming flowers add beauty and warmth to the front of a home. If you have room on the steps or porch, add flowering pots. You can also plant flowers in a window box, or place small potted plants on the front windowsill. Hang flowers in pots from the porch roof or eaves. If your house is painted white, yellow, or another light color, consider pastel floral accents. If your house is a deeper color, you can try complementary bold shades like red or purple. Use or buy new matching pots to unify the look. Make sure the pots don't block the walkway or the door opening. See Tips section for winter ideas.
Step6
Add furniture. If you have a front porch, make it useable space. Add a table and chairs to fit the space, so buyers can imagine themselves having breakfast or reading the newspaper out on the front porch. If you have a limited budget, buy a decorative chair and small table. Anything that helps stimulate the buyer's imagination for how to use the space is a good thing.
Step7
Decorate. Add a colorful wreath to the door and a fresh new welcome mat in front of the door. Buy new house numbers and a new doorbell--there are all sorts of styles and colors available, but keep in mind that you want to appeal to as many buyers as possible. Replace the old mailbox with a new one. If you have furniture on the porch, add new cushions to the chairs and buy some pretty plastic or rattan placemats for the table. Add a vase and flowers.
Step8
Add new lighting. Usually there are only one or two porch lights to replace, so this is an inexpensive fix that makes a big impression. A new light with clear glass and a shining finish gives buyers the idea that this house is in good condition with new fixtures. Match the style of the house and once again, consider classic designs that will appeal to a wide variety of buyers.
Step9
Trim greenery. If you've got shrubs and vines around your front entrance and/or porch, make sure they don't overpower the space and obscure the door and windows. You don't want your house entrance to look hidden, mysterious, or simply overgrown. Neatly tended landscaping shows buyers you take care of your house. Eliminate any dead branches or plants so they don't detract from the overall greenery and flowers.
Step10
Buy a new storm door. This is one of the pricier endeavors, but if your storm door is beat up, bent, doesn't close properly, or otherwise gives a bad impression, it's a good investment to replace it. If you have an attractive front door, you can highlight it with a full glass storm door. If your front door isn't in the best shape, you can buy a decorative storm door that will make a good first impression, and is much cheaper than replacing a solid wood or metal front door.
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