How many times, leaving the house or accompanying a client to view a property, have we happened to find a line of shoes, umbrellas, bicycles, or boxes just outside the front door?
The landing is a passageway and shared space that is all too often treated as an extension of one's own apartment. But while this might generate neighborhood tensions in everyday life, when you decide to **put a home on the market**, a 'wild' landing can turn into the worst enemy of a negotiation.
Here is why you should pay attention to what you leave outside your door (and what to keep in mind if you are buying or selling a home):
1. **The Code of Decorum and First Impressions:** As we mentioned, a home viewing begins long before crossing the threshold. Finding visible shoes or piled-up objects immediately breaks the spell of exclusivity. It dampens the buyer's enthusiasm even before they can admire the living room.
2. **What the Law (and Common Sense) Says:** The landing is a common area of the building pursuant to Article 1117 of the Civil Code. Placing items permanently (such as shoe racks, furniture, or heaps of footwear) violates regulations on **safety and architectural decorum**, as well as posing a potential obstacle in the event of an emergency or evacuation.
3. **The Litmus Test for Viewings:** Before any photo shoot or appointment with a buyer, the golden rule is to clear the field. A clean, uncluttered, and orderly landing communicates respect for the building, peace of mind, and a high level of residential context.
**How We Help You at Domus Sicilia Immobiliare**
When we prepare a property for the market, we take care of every detail, both inside and outside the walls of the home. We advise you on how to enhance the entrance and present the building in its best light, because every single detail contributes to making the prospective buyer fall in love.
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