The house was in good shape inside, but every buyer hesitated the moment they stepped onto the porch. The paint was peeling, the railing was shaky, and it gave the wrong first impression.
The owners decided to fix it up. They sanded and repainted the wood, tightened the railing, and added a simple welcome mat. Nothing fancy—just clean and solid.
At the next showing, buyers walked up smiling instead of frowning. A week later, the house had an offer.