Can Re-Painting Help You Sell Your Home Quickly?

You have made the huge decision to sell your home. This is just the beginning of a huge project. You need to decide what you are willing to do and pay to have your home sell quickly. Many sellers choose to complete several home improvement projects like re-painting prior to listing their home.

Painting your home will be an extra expense, but it is possible to recoup your investment because the better your house shows, the more it increases your bottom line or the price you request from buyers.

Working with Your Realtor

After hiring a professional real estate agent, they will be able to provide you with information about completing home improvement projects prior to selling and if they are worth your time and investment.

When you do the first walk through with your realtor, make sure to ask if the projects could bring enough income to be worth the cost and commotion in your home.

To help out, here are some questions to consider discussing with your real estate agent:

1. Should I paint the entire interior of my house before selling?
2. Are there any other repairs that need to be completed prior to listing?
3. Should you invest in staging services?
4. Are there any issues the realtor notices that would cause the value of your home to go down?

If you have done your homework, and hired a reputable realtor, it is important to take their suggestions seriously and take measures to incorporate their advice.

In the majority of cases the answer will be yes to repainting prior to listing. New paint allows you to refresh the space and give it a neutral look for potential buyers. It’s also a relatively inexpensive way to brighten up your home and give it a new feel.

Paint Colors for Re-painting That Sell Houses Faster

Paint colors follow trends that change and update yearly. Even a home that is newly refreshed with paint will still look odd, old & out of style if the colors used are not up to date and have a modern feel. Yes, even though everyone suggests neutral colors for selling a home, those neutral colors need to be on trend.

Here are a few color suggestions for each room of your home:

Kitchens
White kitchens seem shiny and new, but they are a headache to keep clean. Even for a short period of time, it’s hard to keep the walls and backsplashes stain and crud free. If you want a clean yet manageable option, try gray-blue walls in your kitchen. According to Zillow, this color brings an additional $1,809 on home sales.

Bathrooms
Blue makes a good choice outside of the kitchen too. Try a light blue bathroom update. Homes with this color bathroom bring an additional $5,440 to the closing table. To truly win, try a nautical themed bathroom. This theme has made a huge comeback in the last couple of years.

Bedrooms
Zillow reports that your bedroom should be cerulean. Pair it with white baseboards for a crisp but relaxing feeling that’s sure to win over a potential buyer. You’ll get just shy of $2,000 more.

Living Room
Give your living room a cozy and welcoming make over by using a beige or gray-brown color palette. If you are looking for more style, add an accent wall or crisp fireplace. Natural woods can also warm a room and give the potential buyers a homey feel. You’ll be looking at an additional $2k.

Dining Room
In your dining room, work in a gray blue color. This makes the room feel more stately and formal. Plus, it’s going to add another nearly $2,000 to your asking price. As with the living room, a crisp baseboard and trim in white can make the room feel brand new.

Exteriors
Exteriors are the first interaction a potential homeowner has with your place. Don’t neglect it! Go with a hue of some color but don’t over step into bright. A good, safe choice is greige. It’s on trend while still maintaining a neutral feel. This color on an exterior can bring an additional $3,496 to a closing table.

Front Door
Looking for a big impact and welcoming front porch? Go black! Peppercorn is the most beneficial color for a front door. It reads as secure and affluent. It also recoups over $2,000 on offers.

It’s always a good idea to consult a realtor and get a paint estimate to make these decisions. A costly project should be weighed before you sign on the dotted line. More often than not, paint nets you more than it costs on your home sale and you’ll be benefiting.

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