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Now that the housing market is rebounding after some lean years, there are plenty of homes for sale, and people looking to buy. The process of buying a home has changed significantly, and buyers must be well-qualified in order to obtain financing. Gone are the days when anyone could get a mortgage, so when you put your home up for sale, you’d better be sure it’s in top condition. That means doing all the little fixes and upgrades that will make it more attractive—including investing in a fresh coat of paint.
Why is Painting So Important?
Everyone is familiar with the “money pit” home; you know the one – it’s falling down around you, and you vow to renovate from top to bottom. It takes a certain kind of buyer to be attracted to a home like that; and let’s be honest—it’s usually someone with significant capital, or someone who buys fixer-uppers and flips them. Most of us are looking for a home that’s in reasonably good shape; something that won’t require long-term renovation or many little annoying DIY move-in projects. One of those projects could be painting.
Before a house goes on the market, conscientious homeowners will make sure it looks good. Brokers will usually recommend cleaning carpets and floors, replacing fixtures, and completing any nagging projects that might have been abandoned. One thing they insist on is well-maintained walls.
Prospective buyers do not want to view homes with chipped paint in outdated colors. Sellers can help their cause by investing in a new paint job in a neutral color so as to entice buyers to visualize themselves and their belongings in the space. You don’t want to raise objections during the selling process, such as, “We want to knock $5,000 off the price because the walls and ceilings need to be painted.” If you get the job done beforehand, buyers will pay more if there is less to be done to get the house into move-in condition.
A Professional Painter Is an Important Asset
Not all of us are fans of DIY home-improvement projects. If you’re not a Rembrandt with a roller, it’s no big deal. Professional painters can come in and get the job done, helping to ensure your home looks attractive to potential buyers. They can recommend the right paint colors and finishes to maximize your home’s value.
You’re ready to move on, and someone else will be starting a new chapter in your soon-to-be former home. Make it look good, and everyone will be happy.