Your front door is the gateway to your rental –and your #1 curb appeal attention grabber. Upgrading your entrance can make your property’s appeal go to the top of the scale, and it doesn’t have to take a boatload of cash or hours of work.  

• • • Paint it – choose an eye-catching color that contrasts with the color of your rental’s siding or stone. Dress it up with a new handle and coordinating door knocker.  
    • House numbers can make a great statement. Put up attractive unique numbers that compliment your door’s new coat of paint and hardware. 
    • Clean-up the area around your door.  Get rid of any spiderwebs, leaves, or debris that may have collected.  The idea here is to create a space that draws people in and creates anticipation over what the inside of your rental offers. 
    • Consider the approach. Do you have an attractive yet practical walkway? Is it in good repair? Ensure your walkway is clean, clearly marked, and well maintained. 
    • What about the landscaping around the door. Does it compete for attention, or is it the perfect backdrop for your entrance? Choose low-maintenance plants that grow well in your area and don’t require a lot of water. 
    • Light it up? Now that you’ve dressed up your front door and the area around it, add lighting that is bright enough to remove the dark corners but soft enough to bathe the area rather than blind the potential tenant who has come to see your property.  
    • Get adventurous with technology. There are many options, including lighting, doorbells, hardware, locks, security cameras, and more.   
    • Finally, now that your front door is attracting would-be tenants in for a look, be sure to carry your creativity inside with some innovative convenience –coat hooks, a shelf for dropping keys, etc.    

Of course, many different items determine your ability to attract and retain tenants.  Getting them in the front door and making a positive first impression is a great start.  

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