Should you repaint your house before selling? Will you get a return on your money, or will someone just paint over your hard work? HomeGain, an agent referral website, identified interior paint as a top 10 home improvement under $1,500 that adds the most to home sellers’ bottom line. Here’s their list of home improvements. I get asked this question by clients often, and the answer is always different, so I’ve compiled a couple guiding questions and explanations to help you decide!
Will your home be furnished while it’s being listed for sale?
You may seriously want to consider painting your homes interior if it’s completely empty. For two reasons: Peoples eyes will have nowhere to look but the walls; and uneven sun damage and wall art scratches and holes are inevitable.
Is your wall color out of style or a personal preference?
Buyers are usually pretty stretched financially, the thought of having to spend more money to update the home may deter some serious buyers. This could also increase your homes days on market and stop a bidding war.
Any Water Damage?
You may have fixed the leak, but if the drywall still has yellow spots, you’re in trouble! The yellow spots MUST be fixed. People do not want to find themselves in a ‘problem’ house, and signs of previous problems can be a big turn off for potential buyers.
Poorly done patch work or uneven coloring
Like water damage, people are wary of partial fixes. Visible drywall mud, or patches that have been painted over with a slightly different wall paint don’t go over well.
