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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Looking to Sell your Home? A Fresh Coat of Paint will Up Its Value
If you’re planning to sell your home, you want to increase its value as much as possible before
putting it up for sale. But you also want to strike a balance between putting time and money into
home improvements to boost its value and avoiding spending so much on these renovations that
you profit less from the home’s sale.
One relatively easy way to increase your home’s value is to paint its interior walls and its exterior.
There are two elements to this choice: one is that a fresh coat of paint simply looks nicer, so it
makes the home look neater and more appealing to prospective buyers. The other is that with your
color choices, you can utilize a form of color psychology to make your home especially attractive to
buyers.
Choosing a High Value Exterior Color
Keep your surroundings in mind when choosing your home’s exterior color – if you have trees on
your property that are a lush green all summer and then a rich yellow through the autumn, pick a
color that pops against these hues. If your home is a more modern style, whites and grays are your
friends. Sage is a very popular color in the Midatlantic region , where home colors are similar to
those found in New England but often have a bit more zest.
Gray and beige exteriors are always a safe bet. Contrast is also appealing to buyers, so if your
home’s exterior is light-colored, paint your door and shutters a darker complementary shade. If
your home is fairly dark, choose a light color for the door.
Increasing your Property’s Value with Interior Paint Choices
Neutral colors are best for interior spaces because they make it easy for prospective buyers to
imagine themselves living in the home. Consider light blues for bedrooms and bathrooms and soft
warm tones for the living room and kitchen. Light colors make the rooms feel larger.
Although painting is a relatively simple home improvement, choose to work with an experienced
professional painter for your project. A professional can advise you on the specific choices to make
with your paint, like the right finish for each room. A professional also has the tools necessary to
paint the different details and textures in your home.
Talk to an Experienced Pennsylvania Realtor to Determine the Best Color Choices for your
Home
Somebody who’s been selling homes in Pennsylvania for years knows which colors sell most
effectively here. When choosing colors for your home, your region isn’t the only part of your
location you need to keep in mind. Your realtor can advise you on smart color choices to make
based on your home’s age and whether you’re in an urban, suburban, or rural setting. The goal of
painting your home before you put it up for sale is to attract your target demographic, and an
experienced Pennsylvania realtor knows what home buyers in Pennsylvania are looking for.
Are You Ready for New Paint? Contact Us Today
If you’re ready to paint your home, don’t hesitate to contact us at Bentler Painting . We have been
serving Scranton residents for over 21 years, and we are happy to help you today