Listen, we use the term “Curb Appeal” for a reason. Of course, the exterior paint job is affecting your home’s value in the real estate market.
Is My Paint Job Affecting My Home’s Value?
If you get a poor home appraisal, or just one lower than you were expecting, the first thing a realtor will say is, “Throw a fresh coat of paint on it.” Whether it be people passing by, guests visiting, or a potential home buyer, one of the first things someone will notice is your paint job.
Sure, you’ll definitely want to pick out an appealing color palette for your home, but your job won’t be done with just that. Chipping paint, uneven brush strokes, colors that mix at intersections can all be damaging to your home’s value.
When it comes to the inside you will want the right paint job as well. Hey, maybe you have a flair for the dramatic. Different strokes for different folks, right? Well, in this case, you’ll want these strokes to be even and of a neutral tone.
However, not all neutral tones are created equally. Peace and tranquility are feelings you’ll want your potential buyers to have when they are walking through your open house. For this, you’ll want to use a mixture of light blues, grays, and greens. In particularly sunny rooms, this will bring out the relaxation.
Using this blue-gray-green scale in your kitchen and/or bathroom can increase the value of your home by over $1,000. If you can find me a better return on investment in home upgrades I am all ears.
A mixture of tans and shades of white will also go a long way. If you want to spice it up, using toned down pastels on your ceilings or in the form of stripes are also good ways to go.
In general, keep it simple and keep it warm. You don’t want your walls to scream at buyers when they enter your home.
Once you have your colors picked out the next natural question is, should I hire someone to paint or do this by myself? This may come down to the answer to your second question, how much does a professional painter cost? But these are not the questions you should be asking.
Your question should be one simple one. Am I more concerned with upfront cost, or my return on my investment?
The right colors and well-done professional painting job can raise the price of your home by thousands. With this in mind, it seems more than worth at least getting a quote to see what painting your home will cost. If this is the right choice for you, then give us a call and see what we can do for your home.
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