Paint Your House to Attract More Buyers
By Maurcia Houck
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A fresh coat of paint can help sell your home quickly. Painting your home's exterior is a fairly inexpensive way to enhance your home's curb appeal and attract potential buyers.
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Use a High Quality Latex Paint - A high quality latex paint is easy to use and results in a great final look. One good selling point is that it can last up to 10 years. This also gives potential buyers the peace of mind of a maintenance-free exterior for an entire decade.
Choose Neutral Colors - You may love hot pink, but what about potential buyers? Trying to be too unique may turn off potential buyers since they may look at your home with the expectation of paying even more money after the sale for a new paint job. Whites and tans are the most versatile and best-liked colors; they give your home a clean, universal appeal.
Prepare Correctly - Preparing your exterior surfaces properly will lead to a smoother, more attractive paint job. To ensure quality results, check the manufacturer's recommendation for preparing a surface and applying the paint.
Thinking of selling your home? Spruce it up first with a little exterior paint. You'll be glad you did when those offers start rolling in! |
