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7 Painting Projects to Help You Sell in 2020
Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint in your home. Adding a coat of paint is an affordable and accessible way to make your home extra enticing to potential buyers.
If you're planning on selling your home in 2020, you might want to consider getting your paintbrush ready.
Our real estate agents have seven cost-effective painting projects to help you sell your home in 2020.
- Understand Neutrals
Grandma's turquoise farmhouse might be the talk of the neighborhood, but it won't be the top choice for new family offers. Stick with a neutral palette when repainting your interior or exterior. Bright colors are most often a personal choice, and it will be unlikely to find a shopper with the same taste in orange as yourself. A neutral color offers potential buyers a blank canvas they can make their own. - Understand Accents
While it's true you should avoid bright colors for your larger interior and exterior spaces, you can add a bit of pop to accent areas. If you feel the need for some added color, consider a brightly colored front door, an accent wall, or even a shelf in an otherwise dark corner. - Avoid Yellow
We don't know exactly why, but the data is clear. Yellow homes can sell for as much as $6,000 less than other colors. If you have a lot of yellow in your home, consider painting over it. - Embrace Earthtones
Sometimes neutrals are too dull. Check into some complementary earth tones if you need a little more depth. An especially good choice if you want your home to look one with nature in a more woodsy area. Earthtones may also compliment a top-selling home feature like solar panels, which can help increase your sale price by 4.1 percent. - Add Eggshell
Unless your home for sale is shining and new, it's likely you have a few flaws like scratches and dents. Paint your interior with an eggshell finish to help better hide these flaws. In addition to providing good camouflage, eggshell paint is also a little easier to clean than matte paint. - Historical Accuracy
For older homes, consider restoring your exterior to historic colors. This refinish can emphasize the history and architecture of your home, and help tell a story to potential buyers. - Avoid Over-Upgrading
Fresh paint and clean corners will help your home sell, but don't get carried away with custom finishes and detailing. You'll want the home to remain accessible to many different personalities, so a simple coat of offwhite will be a better choice than a Tuscan kitchen finish.
Our team has helped many families with their Augusta homes for sale. Contact us to learn more ways to list your home for the best selling price.