Best Exterior Painting Colors to Choose When Selling Your House

Homeowners are often faced with many questions when selling a home. It can be a very confusing and costly time that can add stress to an already stressful situation. Fortunately, there are a few basic guidelines to follow when it comes to painting a home that you intend to sell. It is mentioned time and time again that painting a home before the sale is an excellent way to increase its value. After all, many years of stains, weathering and general wear and tear can detract from the beautiful aspects of any home. Painting is generally the first choice for homeowners looking to increase their sale value, as it is a relatively inexpensive way to modernize a home and to make it attractive to a wide variety of buyers. Painting both the interior and the exterior is advisable but focusing on the exterior of the home is the best way to add curb appeal and attract potential buyers. However, which exterior colors are best when attempting to make a home more valuable?

Trendy Colors

When visiting a paint store, there are thousands of colors to choose from and it is not always easy to picture which colors will look appealing on an entire home. Of course, it is not only important to choose a color that looks good, but it is also important to choose a color that is modern and attractive based on the trends for the current year. Nowadays, the most popular colors are muted tones for the exterior of a home. In other words, bright and flashy colors or tones that are very rich in pigments tend to look outdated or out of place in a modern neighborhood. “Greige” is becoming increasingly popular, which is a grey tone with a hint of beige. Although it may sound less than interesting, it appeals to many buyers and can be accentuated with virtually any contrasting trim or roofing color. Other excellent choices include blue-greys and pale greens or yellows. White trim looks excellent with any of these choices and is likely to be approved by even the strictest homeowners’ associations.     

Accent Pieces

Once a neutral-toned exterior color is chosen, the next step is to bring the style together with accent pieces. The most common accent pieces are doors, shutters, and window or roof trim. White is always a safe choice for trim, but more bold colors can look excellent for doors and shutters. For example, a pale green home can be quite impressive with a deep green door or shutters. Painting the front porch in a more dramatic tone is equally pleasing. Simple improvements to the exterior of your home can make the paint job look even more stunning, such as new house numbers or a matching mailbox. When in doubt about the combination of colors that will look good on your home, consulting magazines is an excellent way to find professional colors that work well together. Of course, hiring a professional to assist you with style choices is always an excellent idea, as they have the experience to know which colors will look best for the style of your home.

Professional Work

Painting the exterior of your home is a tried and true method to improve the first impression that a buyer has of your home and can significantly increase its sale value. Unfortunately, some homeowners move forward with this type of project without considering the need to hire a professional. Poor color choices or messy tape lines can ruin the look of a home in no time. When deciding to tackle such a large job on your own, it is important to understand that there is a significant amount of preparation involved in painting a home so that it looks crisp and attractive at the end. After all, peeling paint and rough edges can actually make the home sell for less than if it was left alone. Also, if you cannot complete the project on time, you may miss out on an interested buyer. If hiring a professional is out of the question, consider the costs to repeat the work if it is done incorrectly. Painting the exterior of your home is important to modernizing its look and attracting buyers, but only when the final product is as expected.   

Painting the exterior of your home during the hustle of selling and moving is never easy, but the attractiveness and curb appeal that it provides your home is priceless. A modern, clean-looking exterior can truly hook a potential buyer and may increase the number of showings that your home receives. Choosing colors that appeal to a wide variety of people is crucial, so repainting a home is very important if the paint is old or out of touch with modern trends. For 2019, the best colors include pale and greyish tones that can be livened up with white or colorful accent pieces. Consulting with a professional is the best way to ensure that you achieve the style you have chosen and that the paint job is professional looking.

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