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September 29, 2022

4 Statement-Making Front Door Trends that will Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

In today’s housing market, with low inventory and quick sales over asking price, sellers may think they can turn a big profit without having to put any effort into updating their home’s exterior. But many thought leaders in the home buying and selling arena say that’s not the case. “First impressions matter, even in today’s red-hot real-estate market,” reports The Wall Street Journal in its recent feature: “Knock, Knock: Your Front Door Holds the Key to Boosting Curb Appeal.”

The article quotes Compass Real Estate broker Robin Kencel, who recommends sellers consider the experience from when a buyer parks their car until they reach the front door: “I’m a believer, as Barbara Corcoran says, that in the first eight seconds, you know if you’re going to buy a house.”