There is a famous saying: ‘You never get a 2nd chance to make a good 1st impression.’  This report holds true when showing your home to potential buyers.  The 1^st few seconds after the prospective buyers open the front door are essential.  As they walk in, slip off their shoes and take that first look around, their judgements are quickly formed.  This is why it is vital to make sure your home looks great from the vantage point of the front door. 

A Few Tips:

• Make sure your foyer is well lit
• Eliminate anything that may clutter the space, such as coat racks and benches
• Place shoes piled by the door in a more discreet site
• Situate a small table with fresh flowers by the doorway.  Flowers provide a friendly and inviting atmosphere, exactly want to want the prospective buyers to feel
• Purchase a new front door mat and use it only for showings
• Make sure that any stairs that are visible from the front entryway are freshly vacuumed