The front door of a home is the first thing a person sees when they pull up to the house. Your home’s front door is the first impression to any potential buyer so it needs to be right. ” The potential buyers typically stand at the front door waiting on the agent to open the lockbox for about 1-2 minutes. They are forming their first impressions of your home and its value during this time,” says Jessica Duncan, a Pensacola-based realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Main Street Properties. 
As most know, there are many factors that determine the value of a home. A study done by Zillow showed that the right front door color can boost the value of your home and the sale by $6,449 in comparison to other similar listings. In the study prospective homebuyers and recent homebuyers were asked to score images of painted front doors in eleven different colors. The scores were based on their perception of the home, how likely they would be to purchase the home and how much they would be willing to pay for the home.
Most real estate agents will tell you that you will one hundred percent get a return on your investment by painting your front door. They will also let you know that the wrong front door paint color can decrease a home’s sale price by as much as $6,516. So how do you know if you have chosen the right color for your front door? Here are some colors that the professional suggests.
Black
Black front doors were associated with the highest price offers according to the Zillow study. Data shows that on average a home with a black door racked in $6,449 more than a home with another color door. Black doors will accent most styles of homes and exterior colors. In the past, the most common front door color has been simple white or off-white. Nowadays classic black or gray front doors are in demand.
Slate Blue
A nice, subdued color is slate blue which is a chalky light blue-gray color. This color was given the top overall score by the buyers surveyed in the study. Those that said they liked the color would spend $1,537 more on a home with a slate blue door. A sleek color that appeals to almost anyone and can match almost any architectural style.
Olive Green
This is another color that received a lot of praise during the study. This was not Zillow’s top pick but many that were surveyed responded positively to it. Those that did like olive green said that they would spend $969 more on a home with an olive-green door. Olive green is modern but also an earthy simple shade. “If you live in an older neighborhood with lots of empty nesters, your buyer is more likely to respond to calm neutrals, while a neighborhood full of families with kids is probably going to be more playful and open to fun color choices. And if it’s a young, hip, singles area, then you can take some chances, like a dramatic gunmetal gray with brass accents. The color should be in the same color palette as the rest of the house and neighborhood. If it is a neutral-toned house, then a dusty blue or green balances the house.”
Remember as a front door color can add value, a bad color can also decrease your home’s value. There should be a balance and the color should be eye-catching. Go too bold and the first thing a buyer will think about is the expense of repainting the door.
