Denver, Colorado Weather Was Especially Brutal This Winter

When we drive up to your home, the buyers in the car are getting their first overall impression of your home.  The central point of their first impression is your front door.  From the curb, they see the style.  It is part of the big picture.  It door might be leaded glass, it could have sidelights, perhaps the door will have decorative details and glass panels.  The central focus from 50 feet is the front door.

As we walk closer, the door becomes even more the focal point.  It is customary for most Realtors to ring the doorbell, even on vacant home (perhaps force of habit) and stand back and wait 20 to 30 seconds for any type of a response.  It is during this period of waiting that both real estate agent and client take a backward step.  We look up.  We look to both sides and we look downward.  It is almost reflective.  If you asked us what we were all looking for, we would almost certainly say, "Oh, nothing."

Actually, we are unconsciously "sizing up" the joint.  As a very experienced agent, I can almost always tell, with an almost certain degree of accuracy, what the home will be like inside.  It is always about attention to detail. 

Denver’s weather was notoriously bad this past winter and it shows up quickly on the entry door.  Just because Colorado ’s winter was especially brutal, does not mean you must live with the after effects.   Knowledgeable, motivated sellers know to check carefully their entry way.  A meticulous entryway sets the stage and builds on the expectation. 

I had the opportunity yesterday to show a home that intuitively I knew from the doorway the home would be in extremely good condition.  As we stood outside with the obligatory 20 - 30 second pause, I noted that this 20 year old home had recently had all of the hardware replaced.  The brass kick plate on the lower portion of the door was also new.  I glanced up at the sidelights and in the door corners.  No tell tale wintry cobwebs to be seen.  Glancing downward, no dead bugs.  The glass sparkled.  The doorbell was in good working order (some are not).

The homeowners had taken the message.  The real estate agent did not need to hang one of those subjective sign riders "Immaculate" or "I am Beautiful".  Our senses told us from the front door that this home would be especially nice.

Once inside, our hunches were confirmed.  The music was playing softly, there was a gentle aroma of Potpourri, the lighting had been set and the furnishings were lovely.  Yes, you can tell all of this almost from the curb!!

If you have questions about how to get your home ready for the market with low-cost ideas, feel free to give us a call.  We will be happy to send you our report, "Getting You Home in Shape to Sell".  There is no obligation, of course.

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