Keeping You Informed with Linda Linfoot

L inda L infoot , Mortgage Professional

PREPARING YOUR ENTRYWAY WHEN SELLING The entryway to your home is not only where buyers will first step into your home but also will give them their first impression of your space. Take a few moments to ensure your entryway welcomes buyers and showcases the feel of your home. Start with the door itself. Ensure it's clean, in good repair and doesn't squeak when it's opened. Replace worn hardware or add a fresh coat of paint to give it an updated look. Furthermore, invest in a new welcome mat for people to wipe their shoes off on before they even step into the home. This also creates a welcoming feeling by showing you care about not tracking excess dirt and debris inside. Once inside, try to keep the entryway as spacious as possible. Whenever possible, remove bulky shoe racks, overflowing coat hooks, large tables, etc. Instead opt for pieces that serve a purpose but take up minimal space and allow guests to easily move into the rest of the home. A mirror on the wall can help make the space appear larger and natural light, paired with additional lighting, can illuminate the area and make it feel more inviting as well. Add a lamp if the layout allows to brighten the area even more. A decorative runner or area rug can bring in visual interest with colour and texture but also serve to guide people into the rest of the home.

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