A professionally finished paintwork can add up to 3% – 5% to your sale value. Meaning you could get $24,000 – $32,000 more for the sale of your $800,000 property.
A freshly painted house is appealing to buyers who are searching for a property online. If your house looks good, it will generate more views and requests for a private inspection. Ultimately, painting your house can help you sell your house quicker at the best price.
Most people only think about the interior of the house when considering painting, which could be your biggest downfall. Don’t forget, curb appeal and first impressions of the property are just as important as the interior of the house to your buyer.
If a buyer drives up to your property to see faded, cracked and peeling paint on the doors and trim, they will immediately judge your property as not being well-cared for. When they do go inside, they will look for other imperfections rather than the overall layout and design of the house and whether they would be comfortable living there. Is this what you want?
While the first impression of your property’s exterior is extremely important, first impressions upon entering the house is just as important.
Painting the interior of the house helps with a clean and fresh look, sets the mood and can help highlight specific features. Buyers are particular about a few areas – the entrance, the kitchen and the bathrooms. The buyer does not want to update fixtures, paint walls and replace cabinets and counter tops. If your budget is limited, concentrate on these three areas. These are the highest traffic areas of a house and will likely have the most wear and tear, marks on the walls and skirting boards, holes from hanging pictures etc. Clean it up and paint with neutral colours to show off the features of each room and show the areas are well maintained and clean.
What will painting add to the value of your property?
Which paint colours can help you sell your house?
When it comes to painting your home to sell, sticking with neutral tones is a safe bet. You are aiming to make the home universally appealing to everyone, not showcase your individuality. If a person can visualise your house as their home, you are half-way there in selling the place.
Choosing a neutral colour tone does not mean painting your entire property in sterile white. There are many light and fresh shades you can choose, for example, shades of blues, muted greys, and off-whites.
Our advice is to keep the walls, trimmings and frames in neutral tones and use furniture, furnishings, and decorative pieces to accent trending design themes.
For inspiration, check out the following:
https://www.dulux.com.au/inspiration/popular-interior-trends
https://www.dulux.com.au/colour/whites-and-neutrals/popular-whites