Painting is one of the most inexpensive ways to increase the value of your home. Whether you are considering a full interior painting project, brightening up a few rooms or going for a complete exterior makeover, here are the top 5 reasons painting can add big value to your home!
For example, changing the colour of your front door to charcoal or black has been shown to add as much as $6,000 to your bottom line! Choosing a professional painter to update the appearance of your home is one of the most effective wats to increase your sale price
1. THE DEVILS IN THE DETAIL
It is important that your home leaves a good impression when potential buyers walk through the door. If your prospect walks in to find chipped paint, marks on the walls or cracks in the ceiling they will think you haven’t taken care of your home. By painting your interior walls, it gives your home a clean look and is the number one reasons to have your home looking fresh before you go onto the market.
2. FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE EVERYTHING
Now we know that painting the colour your door can add some serious value, A study by HomeGain found that painting the external of your home can increase your return on investment by up to 55%. The first thing your prospective buyer sees before entering your property is the external curb appeal. Not only will you see an increase in your ROI but having a freshly painted home will attract more viewings. We recommend no more than 2-3 colours when painting externally.
3. TAKE THE HEADACHE AWAY FROM YOUR BUYERS
Most buyer’s are looking for a turn key-home. By painting the interior walls before selling, it allows buyers to move their furniture in with less work to do. Speak with a colour consultant or try to use paint that will help buyers visualise themselves living there. By using light and neutral colours such as white or cream, your buyers will have a blank canvas to work with and this will also make the space seem larger and more welcoming.
4. PAINTING INTERNALLY INCREASES YOUR ROI
Painting your interior walls in the right colours will modernise and update your house and increase its value buy up to 107%. New paint not only causes your house to be worth more but it also makes it more appealing to a wider range of buyers.
5. STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
If you are thinking of selling your property. Be sure to get the painting work done prior to your photography or posting online. Give your property the best possible chance of standing out online.
For the cleanest, most efficient painting job, hiring a professional is the best option. Not only will they have the equipment and experience to get the job done right but they can also take care of the trickier areas such as the exterior, ceilings or stairs.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Call us today or visit our website and book in an appointment for a no obligation quote. One of our friendly team will be happy to come and visit your home or you can use our virtual service for us to provide a quote using your smart phone.
P.S Talk to us about deferring your payment until your house has sold!
