The front door and entryway of your house should be inviting to possible buyers looking for real estate in Jacksonville Fl or the surrounding communities. It should be especially attractive as it is what greets nearly everyone entering the home. Polish the door fixture and make sure it shines. If the door needs to be refinished or repainted, make sure to allow time to do that before showing your home. Choosing the color for your front door is the one time that the neutral color rule does not apply. Dark colors and red are positive colors for the entry door. Look at magazines that specialize in providing tips for Selling a North Florida home and there will be pictures of front doors that you can use as a model.

If you have a small plaque or marker with your family name on it, remove it. This includes personalized items on the mailbox. You can put your articles of greeting up at your new home. Also, get a new plush doormat that may also be taken with you on moving day. Make sure the lock works with no difficulty and the key fits properly. If there is trouble working a lock, and a buyer is standing there waiting, this could be a negative first impression. Inject graphite into a lock to help it work more smoothly. Keep your front door and entryway simple and inviting.