What Are The Best Paint Colors for Selling Your Home?

May 25, 2019 by Emme

If you want to sell your home then you should give it a new paint job. Not only can they improve your house’s appearance, they can also help hide a few unpleasant flaws. 

Additionally, fresh paint colors may improve the value of your property, allowing you to negotiate for a higher price. So if you’re thinking about repainting your house then here are a few things that will help you get it done. 

Should You Repaint Your House Before Selling It?

Absolutely. You should definitely paint your house before you sell it. Some real estate agents may argue that repainting your house is just a waste of money, but even the smallest details can spell the difference between a successful sale and failure. 

Here are a few reasons why you should repaint your house before selling it: 

• Repainting allows you to cover up nail holes.
• Repainting is the cheapest and most affordable form of home renovation.  
• It allows you to hide cracks and old paint.
• It allows you to cover up ugly sections of the property. 
• It makes buildings look younger. 
• It covers smoke stains and other flaw. 
• It allows potential customers to better visualize your property’s potential. 

Finally, it’s worth mentioning that your house’s paint colors can have a big impact on a potential buyer’s first impressions. When a buyer looks at a particular property for the first time, they will form certain biases about that property and such biases will influence their decision. By painting your property with the right set of colors, you will be able to create the right biases in his or her mind, which leads to positive results. 

How Do You Choose The Right Colors to Repaint Your House?

Bright or hot colors add warmth and illumination to a room, while dark or cool colors have the opposite effect. Warm areas need darker, cooler colors, while cool, dark areas can be complimented with warm, light colors. 

Also, warm colors tend to make certain rooms appear larger while darker color make them seem smaller. So if you want to alter the ‘feel’ of your property then repainting it is a good start. You’ll still need to do additional work, of course, but repainting your house to achieve a particular effect is a good start. 

If you still haven’t made up your mind on which colors to use to repaint your home then here are several colors that will help you get started. 

Gray-Beige – Gray-Beige (or Greige) is a neutral color that’s is often used for medium sized kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and living rooms. It’s a warm, simple type of color that won’t clash with your walls and furniture, so it’s a good choice if you want a safe option. 

Aside from its neutral characteristics, greige is also a versatile color. For example, you can make it warmer by adding some shades of gray, and you can make it cooler by adding tiny bits of brown. So if you like neutral colors that have subtle traits then a gray-beige combination may just be what you need. 

Light Yellow – Light yellow is a color that’s useful for specific types of rooms, most notably kitchens and children’s rooms. It’s also a great alternative to white, since it adds light without making the area seem overly bright. 

Also, rooms with light yellow paint are cheerful, subtle and warm. They have an understated glow that’s sure to impress a few potential buyers. And if you’re speaking to buyers with a few children then they are sure to like children’s rooms with light yellow paint.  

Dark Blue – Dark blue is a great color for large rooms that get a lot of illumination. Not only can it make a certain place seem smaller, it also has a cooling effect on the surrounding areas. Dark blue paints may be used in hallways, bedrooms and studies. 

It’s also a great choice if you’re expecting buyers who like quiet, cozy homes. Rooms which are painted dark blue are great places to relax, sleep or have fun in. 

Colors for Home Exteriors

So far, we’ve only discussed colors for painting interior rooms, but what about the exterior parts of your house? 

Your house’s exterior color should reflect its design and location. It also needs to reflect a particular aesthetic style, and here are several recommendations. 

Gray – Gray is a great for rustic, vintage style homes. It’s also a good choice if you prefer safe and relatively neutral colors. 

Warm Green – Warm green is a nice choice if your house has a lot of shutters and doors. It can also make the exterior of your house seem cooler and more comfortable. 

Sky Blue – Sky blue is a good option for those of you who own large properties. Not only can it make your home seem soft and comfortable, it’s also the kind of color that never goes out of style. 

Chocolate Brown – Chocolate brown is the type of color that’s right for older, classical homes. They often inspire feelings of warmth and softness, but they are not compatible with more modern style homes. 

White Ivory – White Ivory is an excellent choice for small homes. Not only is it a warm color, it’s also compatible with all types of homes. It can also make older looking homes appear new. 

Working With Your Real Estate Agent 

If you’re working with a real estate agent who knows a thing or two about home renovations, ask them for some advice. Perhaps they can recommend a color palette to beautify your property, or maybe they know a professional contractor who can repaint your house at reduced costs. 

There are also some real estate agents who know how to make old houses look new by repainting them, and they may be able to provide you with some useful tips. So before you repaint your property, be sure to consult your real estate agent first. Their advice may just help you get things done.