Choosing the Right Paint Color to Sell Your Home

Are you getting ready to sell your home and wondering which improvement investments will be worth it? Hint: A little can go a long way!

When you are getting ready to sell your home, you may feel pressured or inclined to stage your home with fancy furniture and up-to-date decor. While these things absolutely may help, they are not always necessary. Simple changes, such as a fresh coat of paint, can go a long way and give your home an entirely new and contemporary look. We have put together a few tips to help you choose the perfect paint color to help you sell your home.

How to Choose a Paint Color

When choosing a paint color to sell your home, you want to play it safe. Choose something simple and neutral to allow buyers to envision themselves in the space. Bright and bold colors may seem a bit intimidating and are harder for buyers to visualize their furniture in the space.

When keeping it neutral, a popular choice and safe bet is grey. Earthy tones, like tan or light sage, are also great options as they are easy to paint over.

Light sage is also a great option if you would like to create an illusion of more open space. Pastel shades of yellow will feel open, fresh, and airy. These are great options for a kitchen.

Keeping the pastel theme throughout your entire home, we recommend choosing an airy and light shade of blue for your bathroom. Accentuate the peaceful tones with white linens and a minimalist shower curtain.

You’ll want the bedrooms to feel clean and relaxing. We recommend warm, nature-inspired neutrals to keep the flow of the house uniform. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Grey or Modern Grey are great neutral options. If you would like a brighter color, Sherwin Williams Greek Villa has a beautiful green undertone.

How Much Will Paint Cost Me?

Buying a gallon of paint is relatively cheap. On average, you should expect a good-quality gallon of paint to run you about $25 - $50. The price can depend on color, type, finish, and brand.

If you would prefer to delegate the job to a professional, we recommend getting a few quotes from local painters in your area. Professional painters will typically charge $500 - $800 per room depending on its size. Price may increase for additional work like ceilings and trim.

It doesn’t cost a fortune to freshen up a room, and research shows that paint color can heavily influence a prospect's decision to buy. The investment of buying a gallon or two of paint and spending a weekend putting in some hard work will absolutely be rewarded. The Zielinski Group is eager to offer more advice as you begin your home journey; contact our team today.