You only have one chance to make a great first impression. Having a welcoming entry will make visitors (and potential buyers) feel good about being invited into your home.

A warm and inviting entrance gives the impression the home has been well-cared for.

Give your entryway a makeover with these simple refreshes:

• Roll out the welcome mat: Refresh your home’s most used entryway with a new, warm, colorful, or stylish welcome mat.
• Refresh your door: A new door or fresh coat of paint in a complementary shade or tone can revive a faded entry.
• Add a splash of color: Potted greenery or flowering plants can liven up an entryway.
• Upgrade your hardware: Install new doorknobs, locks, and lighting. Replace anything that is broken or faded.
• Sparkle and shine: Power wash that porch or walkway, polish fixtures, put the finishing touch on your entryway, and make your home stand out.