Painting the exterior of your home is one of the most important things you can do to prepare your home for sale. It can be overwhelming to approach the situation thinking you have to paint every inch of your home, though. Instead, you can focus on a few key areas and a few key colors that will instantly increase the value of your home.

Our painting professionals have helped Colorado Springs homeowners prepare their homes for sale. It is especially important to get your house in tip-top shape if you own a residential property in the Colorado Springs area. Fortunately, we are local painters that know the tips and tricks for painting a home to sell. In this article, we will share our top three must-do’s with you!

Make Small Updates

There are plenty of things you can do if you’re looking to update your home exterior but not ready to paint the entire exterior. Here are some small projects that will help your home pop all the way from the street.

• Front Door: The front door is the first interaction a potential buyer will have with your home. Create an impression with a new coat of paint that adds to the curb appeal. Try a pop of color to add a welcoming vibe. Zillow reports a black front door will add $6,000 to your asking price. Take the extra step and invest in new fixtures to finish the look.
• Mailbox: A mailbox is a home’s calling card. It should be dressed to impress as well, especially if it’s out by the road as a beacon. Match your box to your home or trim with some extra paint or go bold and choose another color scheme. Earn extra points if you add a flower bed or pretty lettering with your house number.
•  Fences: Increase your curb appeal literally at the curb. If your fence around your home has seen better days, get some paint or stain and renew the fence to make it pop. It will look less like a guard to keep people out and more like an opportunity to create charm.

Choose Neutral Colors

When it comes to painting for real estate sales, you want to stick with neutral tones. Browns, beiges, and whites are going to make up the majority of your color palette. These colors help create a blank slate for potential buyers to picture their own belongings. Nobody wants to have to paint right after buying a home. So stay away from the bright colors even if they are your personal favorite. Here are some of our favorites:

• Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams
• Dorian Gray by Sherwin Williams
• Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams

Prepare Your Home for Sale with CertaPro

Painting for a home sale can be stressful work. Between choosing the right color, prepping the area, and applying the paint, it is easy to get overwhelmed. The professionals at CertaPro Painters® of Colorado Springs, CO can help you with all of these steps. We have a designated color consultant that offers a free consultation with every project! We always stay on budget and within the designated time frame, too, so your home will be ready for sale right when you want it. To get started, call our professionals at 719-465-3118 or fill out our free, no-obligation form. We look forward to working with you!