Front Doors Speak Volumes In Northern Virginia Homes!

When you think about the focal point of a Northern Virginia home, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the front door. It symbolizes entry and the portal into someone’s living space. Residents and guests go in and out many times each day. With that sort of meaning and significance behind a front door, it’s no wonder that people often get a first impression of a home based upon the color of its entryway. As a Northern Virginia real estate agent, I find that without realizing it, many home buyers actually take away different impressions from various properties based upon the color of the front door.

This can actually be useful information to know if you’re a seller. Depending on your Northern Virginia neighborhood and target buyer, you can use a simple can of paint to create a certain impression about your property. It’s a unique, creative and cost-effective tactic for controlling the first impression prospective buyers will have as they walk up to come inside.

Here are some color schemes that you can use and the meaning behind them:

Blue indicates a place of refuge or retreat.
Green projects health, tranquility and harmony.
Black is a clear indication of strength, power and authority.
Red conveys passion, energy and excitement.
Brown gives off a natural vibe that conveys reliability, warmth and stability.

Now that you know what each color means, here are the questions that you’re going to want to ask yourself before selecting the appropriate color:

•    Which color would look best with my home?
•    Who is my target buyer?
•    What do I want them to feel when they enter my home?
•    Which of these colors best represents the character of my neighborhood and community?
•    What statement do I want to make to potential buyers?

As trivial as paint color might seem, many psychologists have asserted that the color of a front door makes a strong statement about both the owner of the home and the property itself. As a Northern Virginia real estate agent, I always recommend giving your front door a fresh coat of paint as part of the process of preparing your home for showings. It gives it a newer and well-maintained look. Re-painting is also an opportunity to give your home a personality that you’d want it to have and reel prospective buyers in based upon what color you choose.

This is just another fun and creative marketing tactic to think about as you prepare your Northern Virginia home for sale! As always, if you have any questions about your Northern Virginia real estate needs, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask. I’m happy to put my many years of experience to work for you and guide you through your entire transaction, from contract to close. I hope to hear from you soon!


Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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