It is a crazy world we live in! However what better than to get home after a stressful day and, weather permitting, sit on your front porch to relax and let the day to day stresses melt away. Similarly, it is a great place to do the morning paper crossword over coffee.

What if you do not have a front porch I hear you cry! Well, this is called front porch envy! After all, everyone is after their own version of the American dream and you cannot get more Americana than a picket fence and a front porch! However, not every home style or climate suits the same front porch. There are companies who specialize in Front Porch design.

With sellers trying to ensure that their homes are all neat, tidy and staged appropriately, it ultimately comes down to curb appeal. The inside may look great, but if your entryway and your front porch looks terrible, then a prospective buyer will drive right past and so will their agent. In an image conscious world, curb appeal matters. Buyers do not think, “this porch is untouched, it is ideal for me to make my own mark”, they think: “this porch needs fixing, how much is it going to cost me!”

Therefore the appearance of your front porch may help you sell your home!

So get out the paint cans, get out the potted plants, the American flag and if you have room, a rocking chair. Make sure to keep with the style and local climate of your home. Here in Ann Arbor our summers are gorgeous, but our winters a little chilly, so movable furniture which can be put in storage in the winter is advisable! Get out there and have some fun and help your home sell itself!

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