Painting is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in your home when you are trying to sell. Adding a fresh coat of paint can make the house more appealing and it looks great in photos and videos on listings.
You want to have the
house feeling natural, fresh and look newer as well. Choosing a light shade is
important to brighten it up and make it look more spacious. Keeping it neutral
helps potential buyers to better envision themselves in the space. Some of the
most popular shades to choose are beige, cream, soft white, or grey.
You can also add in
other neutral tones such as warm browns, including oatmeal and taupe, and pale
blues, which look especially good in bedrooms and bathrooms. For inspiration,
be sure to visit Benjamin Moore’s website to take a look at their colour of the
year, Metropolitan AF-690, which is a light grey.
Choose areas of the
home to paint that give off first impressions and are high-traffic, like your
entranceway and main hallway, kitchen and family room. You’ll also want to
include any rooms in the home that stand out as needing an update. In the
kitchen, this might include an update to the cupboards and trim as well. This
fresh new colour can make all of the difference to update the look of the
kitchen.
So grab a paintbrush
as you prepare your home to sell - it’s one of the most efficient ways to
update your home!