Selling your home is an exciting endeavor, but it’s not just about staging and curb appeal. One often overlooked yet highly effective strategy for increasing your home’s market value and making it more appealing to potential buyers is a fresh coat of paint. A well-planned and executed painting project can breathe new life into your property, enhancing its overall presentation. This is the RM & Sons painter’s checklist of the top 10 things to paint before putting your home on the market, along with the benefits of a full home repaint.

1. Exterior Walls: Boost Curb Appeal

The first impression counts. A freshly painted exterior greatly enhances curb appeal, makes your home stand out and invites potential buyers inside.

2. Exterior Doors : A Welcoming Entrance

Front doors are a great focus of your home, and are a first impression walking into your home. A fresh coat of paint prior to listing your home, creates a memorable and positive tone for any open-house and leave any potential buyers impressed.

3. Interior Walls: Neutralize and Brighten

As buyers walk your listed home looking at every detail you want to ensure your walls are in great condition, interior painting  and drywall repairs will make sure your walls are up to par.

Pro Tip: When choosing the color of your walls Neutral, light-colored walls create a blank canvas for buyers to envision their own style. 

4. Kitchen Cabinets: Modernize and Impress

There is no bigger eyesore to any open house than those outdated brown cabinet. Cabinet painting can modernize any kitchen at half the cost of a full cabinet replacement.

5. Bathroom: Fresh and Crisp

Bathrooms can quickly show signs of wear and tear. Fresh paint in the bathroom gives your home a clean look and assures buyers that your home has been well-maintained.

6. Baseboards and Trim: Complete the Look

A smooth fine finish on your home’s trim, gives off elegancy. It is also a very noticeable part of your home which draws a-lot of attention. Giving your home a finished and cared-for appearance gives potential buyers a peace of mind that their future home is worth the price.

7. Ceilings: Hide Imperfections

Ceilings are often overlooked, but a fresh coat of paint can hide imperfections and make rooms feel brighter and cleaner. Especially when it comes to smoker home’s, a professional like RM & Sons can follow our “how to cover stains guide” and ensure the smell and years of stain stay out of sight and cause potential issue with the purchase of your listed home.

8. Garage Door: Showcase Your Home

The garage door is a large, noticeable feature. A clean, well-painted garage door not only enhances curb appeal but also shows buyers that you’ve paid attention to every detail.

9. Deck or Patio: Extend Outdoor Living

Outdoor living spaces are increasingly important to buyers. Repainting your deck or patio creates an inviting atmosphere and extends your home’s usable space.

10. Any Unique Features: Highlight Character

If your home has unique features, like a fireplace, exposed beams, or a built-in bookshelf, painting or refreshing them with painting or staining can highlight the character of your property.

Benefits of a Full Home Repaint Before Selling

1. Increased Value: A freshly painted home is more attractive to potential buyers, often justifying a higher asking price.

2. Faster Sales: A well-maintained, freshly painted home tends to sell faster, reducing the time your property spends on the market.

3. Better First Impressions: Curb appeal plays a huge role in the home-buying process. A freshly painted exterior ensures your home makes a great first impression.

4. Neutral Canvas: Neutral paint colors allow buyers to envision their own style, making it easier for them to connect emotionally with the property.

5. Well-Maintained Image: A well-painted home communicates to buyers that you’ve cared for and maintained the property, giving them peace of mind.

6. Small Investment, Big Returns: Painting is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s value and market appeal.

In conclusion, a full home repaint before selling can significantly improve your property’s marketability and value. Don’t underestimate the impact of a fresh coat of paint; it’s an investment that pays off. So, grab your paintbrush and get your home ready to impress potential buyers and make a successful sale.