The state of your homes curb appeal is a critical factor when it comes to the perceived value of your home. Curb appeal is so important that  you should never put your home on the market until you’ve worked on its curb appeal. Just what is curb appeal? Curb appeal includes all things that make your home  eye catching to passers-by. When you place your home on the market, visitors will notice its exterior first. The more fetching your home from the outside, the higher price you can command for the home, this is its perceived value. This includes fencing, the front porch, exterior paint job, well-kept gardens and yes, even your front door.

Your front door affects your homes curb appeal much more than you know. If you don’t believe it, just take a look at some homes listed on the market. Start noticing how the front door affects the overall appearance, or curb appeal of each home. A common, metal storm door with an aged screen will actually make the home look drab and dull. However, a stylish, colorful door can make the entire home burst forth from all the others in the neighborhood. Once you begin to pay attention, you can see how the right front door design and color can transform your home from drab to dramatic.  

According to home renovation specialist, Bob Villa, your homes curb appeal can increase its value up to 20 percent or even more. In fact, did you know that there is an old saying that states, “The Portal to the Soul of Your House.” is the front door? Therefore, by ensuring your front door has a modern design which blends well with your homes architecture, is clean and well-kept with no sagging or squeaking hinges, you can easily add to the overall curb appeal of your home.