Series Part 6: The FRONT PORCH I’ve blogged about the front porch before, so for additional or more indepth ideas, please scroll through previous posts. The front porch was once heralded as the social center for many homes. Newer communities are bringing back front porches and areas to create a welcoming, “Come sit with me and have some lemonade or a glass of wine as we catch up.” You will find some of these put the garage in the back so that the front porches are the focal point. To make these areas shine, particularly during a time you are trying to make your house as magical and different from the others on sale, just a little elbow grease and ingenuity are needed. First, powerwash the space. Clean out the cobwebs, dirt, dust, and yard debris that has collected. If you have an unused rug, bring it out to add instant color and texture to the space. Next, find a couple of chairs. Rockers are not mandatory but can be nice to sit on to create a little breeze on those hot days and nights. You can find unique chairs at GoodWill or garage sales this time of year which might just need a little sanding and a new layer of paint. While you’re at it, pull out a side table going unused, or pick up one at a similar sale and paint it to match. Bring out a pot of flowers to set near a chair, on the side table, or near the stairs to add more color and life to the space. Adorn the chairs with a light-weight blanket (put out before a showing), or pillows with indoor-outdoor fabric. To really go the extra mile, set out a pitcher of fresh lemonade and glasses on the side table with a little sign saying, “Please help yourself. Enjoy the view.” The buyers will keep coming back to your house as they discuss what they’ve seen.
Welcome Home sounds so good to hear, and even nicer to experience a welcoming home feeling. What does the front of your house say to you? If it doesn’t say, “please come, join us,” then it’s not very curb appealing.
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Kelly is an Associate Broker with Red Rock Realty. She has over 12 years experience in Real Estate in the Colorado Springs and Front Range region of Colorado. She represents buyers and sellers of real estate buying homes, land for sale, mountain getaways. Specific areas include: Black Forest, Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Divide, Falcon, Downtown, Manitou Springs, Monument, Old Colorado City, Westside, Woodmen Hills and Woodland Park. You can reach her at 719-226-0126 or by clicking "email the author" above.
