The way your home looks, inside and out, will directly impact the amount of money a potential buyer is willing to pay for it. Property values are fluid, but for many homes, a quick interior and exterior paint job can add thousands to the bottom line. You may be ready to move on to your new home, but if you’re looking to sell, painting is one of the most affordable ways to increase you property value.
Impact of Interior Repainting
A newly painted room looks and feels fresh and clean. If you’ve painted your rooms to match your unique personality, choosing a more neutral color may ensure the home appeals to a wider range of potential buyers. Additionally, if buyers want to paint after moving in, they are less likely to offer full asking price for the home.
Impact of Exterior Repainting
If you’re getting ready to sell a home, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “curb appeal.” A newly painted home has great curb appeal. If you have a mostly brick home, improving the appearance of the exterior with a fresh coat of paint around any eaves, windows, and other wooden areas is even easier. When people drive up to a newly painted home, they are better able to imagine their own new beginnings.
Benefits of Painting Before You Sell
If you’re still not sold on the idea of investing money in a home you’re selling, take the following benefits into consideration:
- In order to make a great first impression, a fresh coat of paint on the exterior as well as new paint on the interior walls will dramatically impact the way potential buyers perceive your home.
- A fresh coat of paint will make the home look and feel well maintained. Even if you have lovingly cared for your home, people can’t always see the work you’ve done on the surface. Fresh paint tells buyers you care about your home, and that they can expect happy years to come.
- Fresh paint also improves the appearance of the home photos in your listing. Potential buyers may experience your house for the first time through these images, so making sure they look good is essential to increasing the sale price on your listing.
- You know that smell in your house? Not a bad one. Just a smell you don’t notice anymore until you’ve been away for a long time. To you, this scent is a reminder of being at home. For a potential home buyer, the smell may not be as appealing. Painting the home is a great way to create a fresh scent palate.
Meet Your Platinum Painting Team
If you’re looking for a painting company to brighten your home before sale, contact the friendly team at Platinum Painting. We specialize in residential painting for homes in Frisco, Denton County, and throughout the DFW Metroplex. We’re happy to offer a free estimate consultation, so even if you’re not sure hiring a professional painting company is the right choice for you, we’ll be happy to evaluate your home and give you the information you need to make an informed decision.