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5 Paint Colors That Can Help You Sell Your Home - Pinehurst and Aberdeen House Painting
May 22

5 Paint Colors That Can Help You Sell Your Home

By Mack.Painters | Colors , Painting

5 Paint Colors That Can Help You Sell Your Home - Pinehurst and Aberdeen House Painting

The numbers don’t lie: Some paint colors can help you sell your home faster and for more money than you’d get if you left things as-is. While not everyone should spring for a full-house repainting job before listing the home with a real estate agent, most people should repaint at least a few rooms. (Fresh paint can help you sell your home, period.)

So what are those colors?

5 Paint Colors That Can Help You Sell Your Home

Not all colors are created equal in homebuyers’ eyes, but the colors listed here really make a positive impact on buyers. While every market is different and you should talk to your real estate agent about what works well in your neighborhood, we can definitely help you update your home’s look with fresh paint before you sell.

#1: Navy Blue on a Front Door

Zillow says that navy blue doors can net you an extra $1,500 when you close. It doesn’t hurt that a freshly painted door adds to curb appeal, too, which is the first impression buyers get of your house; make the first impression a good one and they’ll be primed to enjoy the inside, too.

#2: Warm Brown, Beige, Oatmeal or Taupe in the Living Room

Brown colors are specifically known for evoking emotions of strength and reliability, so it’s no wonder that people like them associated with areas where families gather. These colors are also attached to connotations of dependability, security and safety. The best part? Zillow says that homes with warm brown living room and family room walls sell for up to $1,900 more than those without.

#3: Cerulean Blue Bedrooms

Lively but serene (have a look at the color – you’ll see what we mean!), cerulean blue bedrooms in a home can help bring in up to $1,856 more at the closing table, according to Zillow.

#4: Pale Blue Bathrooms

Pale blue, which is more soothing than cerulean, looks great in a bathroom. Maybe that’s why Zillow reports that homes with light blue bathrooms sell for a shocking $5,000 more than expected – but with numbers like that, does it really matter why?

#5: Slate Blue Dining Rooms

Slate blue is sophisticated, and it evokes serenity and a sense of calm. It doesn’t do a lot for your appetite, like purple is reported to do, but it is a sign of stability and reliability… and Zillow says that houses featuring a slate blue dining room sell for just under $2,000 more than homes with white dining rooms do.

Want to Talk to a Painting Expert Before You Sell Your Home?

Whether you’re repainting your home because it’s time for a change or you’re ready to put it on the market and sell it, Mack Painters can help. Call us at 910-725-3227 or get in touch with us online. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and give you a free painting estimate for any of our services.

 

 

Does New Paint Help Sell a Home - Pinehurst Home Painters
May 18

Does New Paint Help Sell a Home?

By Mack.Painters | Painting

Does New Paint Help Sell a Home - Pinehurst Home Painters

If you’re selling your home, you’re probably wondering whether you should repaint it before you put it on the market – and for most people, the answer is yes. Thinking about repainting your entire home? Talk to your Realtor® about it first, to make sure it’s a good investment; otherwise, fixing up a few rooms or repainting the outside of your house is generally a great idea.

Pro tip: If your walls are stark white, you definitely need to repaint in another color. Go for neutrals, which appeal to the widest range of potential buyers.

Does New Paint Help Sell a Home?

Buyers like to see things that look new, and a fresh coat of paint is the best way to create that look in your home. Fresh paint makes the home look better-maintained (even if you’ve done a great job keeping up with it), but even more than that, it gives buyers a better first impression than they would’ve had ordinarily. You can capitalize on that good first impression by highlighting other great areas of your home during the staging process, which can help you sell it faster and at a higher price.

Fresh paint photographs well, too, and the better your home’s photos are, the more attention it’ll get when people see it online.

Finally, most buyers want a home that’s move-in ready. They don’t want to have to repaint over scuffs in the walls or update to a more modern color.

What Are Your Repainting Options?

You can repaint your entire house, inside and out, or you can focus on rooms that really need it. In some cases, when you’re selling, it pays to work with a professional painting company that can come in and address problem spots rather than repainting the entire thing. (Psst… we happen know the best painters in Pinehurst and the surrounding communities.)

Naturally, your cost will vary based on how much work needs to be done. You can talk to your real estate agent to find out what other sellers are doing (and what’s working or what isn’t working) on the market to figure out just how far you need to go.

When You Should Repaint

In some cases, there isn’t any question about whether you should repaint your home before you sell it. Here’s when you absolutely need to repaint:

  • Walls are heavily soiled
  • You removed wallpaper
  • Walls have a lot of nail holes
  • Paint is chipping, cracked or scuffed
  • Walls were damaged and repaired
  • You have non-neutral colors

Want to Talk to a Painting Expert Before You Sell Your Home?

Whether you’re repainting your home because it’s time for a change or you’re ready to put it on the market and sell it, Mack Painters can help. Call us at 910-725-3227 or get in touch with us online. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and give you a free painting estimate for any of our services.

 

Casa Blanca, Black Bean and Melange Grean
May 09

3 Colors That Work in (Almost) Any Home

By Mack.Painters | Colors

When you’re repainting the interior of your home, picking the right colors can be tough. For most people, that requires going to the paint store, picking up samples, and checking them out in different light levels – but what if there were a few colors you could choose from that look great no matter what?

These three colors, with only a few exceptions, work exceptionally well in almost any home.

3 Colors That Work in (Almost) Any Home

Your painting professional will be able to help you make the right decision for your home, but three exceptionally versatile colors really stand out this summer as worth taking a look at:

Casa Blanca by Sherwin Williams

Casa Blanca is a rich, neutral color that pairs well with Black Bean and Mélange Green as part of a gorgeous palette.

Casa Blanca, Black Bean and Melange Grean

Image courtesy of Sherwin Williams

Blue Hydrangea by Benjamin Moore

Blue Hydrangea is a vibrant shade that looks great in well-trafficked living spaces.

Blue Hydrangea with White Heron

Image courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Quiet Time by Behr

Quiet Time by Behr is a soothing gray color that’s ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms and dining areas.

Quiet Time

Image courtesy of Behr

Want to Talk to a Painting Expert About Adding Color to Your Home?

Whether you’re repainting your home because it’s time for a change or you’re ready to put it on the market and sell it, Mack Painters can help. Call us at 910-725-3227 or get in touch with us online. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and give you a free painting estimate for any of our services.