The Insider's Guide To Selling Your Home By Owner- Rocio Fausto I | Page 39

Why? A less-than sturdy looking door knob 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.
So, get a nice, big, sturdy set and they’ll feel that your home
is 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? Do you have a metal door that
has never seen a coat of paint? Time for change. And here are two
simple ways to do so:
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Add a dash of color to it. Choose one that compliments the
color of your home. Or go with a faux painting technique
that allows you to transform your metal door into what
looks like a wood grain door.

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If your door is beyond hope, and you can’t touch it up,
have it fixed or replace the door entirely. Go with
whichever costs less.

Solid Tip #10: Curb Appeal is very important.
You’ve addressed the living area inside of your home. Your
front entrance is inviting. Now it’s time to really take a good hard
look at your front yard.
Curb appeal (how your home looks from the curb) is really
important.
Buyers should drive by, look at your home and immediately
feel as though they want to go inside.
This will not happen if you have poor landscaping, the
outside of your home looks dingy, the front porch steps are
broken and your mailbox is hanging on by a thread.
Look around your yard and list everything that needs a little
work.
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