Welcome to the colorful world of real estate, where the tiniest details can turn heads and open wallets! In the game of selling your home, even the shade of your front door can make or break a deal. Brace yourselves because, according to a Zillow survey from 2021, we’re about to dive into a rainbow of possibilities!

Let’s start with the front-runner in the door derby: slate blue. Picture a dreamy, chalky light blue-gray that’s like a breath of fresh air for your entryway. Actual and prospective buyers alike couldn’t get enough of this hue, giving homes with slate blue front doors top marks. They were more likely to swoon over these abodes and were willing to cough up an extra $1,537 on average to call it their own. Talk about painting the town (or your front door) blue!

But hold onto your paintbrushes because here comes the big kahuna: black. This high-contrast color is the epitome of sophistication and drama. Buyers were practically falling over themselves to shell out an average of $6,449 more for homes flaunting a bold black front door. However, like a double-edged sword, black proved to be a bit polarizing, with some folks finding it a tad too imposing for their taste. But hey, fortune favors the bold, right? If you’re feeling daring, black might be your ticket to a hefty payday.

Now, onto the not-so-rosy news: pale pink. While we’re all for embracing your inner Elle Woods, it seems that some buyers weren’t quite ready to bend and snap for homes with a pale pink front door. Described as “kind of shabby looking” by some survey participants, this delicate hue caused wallets to snap shut, with buyers willing to cough up a whopping $6,516 less on average. Looks like pink might be better suited for Barbie’s home than real estate listings.

And then there’s cement gray, the color that left buyers feeling, well, a bit meh. While not as divisive as some of its bolder counterparts, cement gray failed to make a lasting impression. Buyers showed it the door, offering up $1,236 less on average for homes adorned with this lackluster hue. Looks like cement gray might be better suited for, well, cement.

But fear not, homeowners, for there’s hope on the horizon! While the color of your front door may not be the be-all and end-all of your home’s sale price, it’s clear that a strategic splash of paint could pad your pockets. So, before we stick that “For Sale” sign in your front yard, consider giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. And hey, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the kaleidoscope of choices, why not enlist our help? After all, it never hurts to have a pro in your corner when it comes to selling your home. Happy painting, folks!

Drew and Christine Morgan are experienced REALTORS and NOTARY PUBLIC in Belmont, CA. They have assisted buyers and sellers in their community for over 30 years. Drew and Christine have received the coveted Diamond award and ranked among the top 50 agents nationwide and the top 3 in Northern California by RE/MAX. To contact them, please call (650) 508.1441 or email info@morganhomes.com.

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This article provides educational information and is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be considered as real estate, tax, insurance, or legal advice, and it cannot replace advice tailored to your specific situation. It’s always best to seek guidance from a professional who is familiar with your scenario.

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