Each week we do dozens of staging consultations — advising home sellers on decluttering, fixes needed prior to listing and making sure their homes are ready to impress for showings and the all-important listing photos.
Often I will hear from sellers – “with the market being so good for home selling do I REALLY need to paint?”
This lovely Salem home is a perfect example. The wall paint was in good condition and the house well maintained. But, this beige color I would have recommended 10 to 15 years ago. The house felt dull and dated. Once painted, this home had a light, fresh look. More importantly it FELT up-to-date and pristine.
Bottom line — want to sell faster or for more money? It’s time to get some paint on that paint brush!
A survey of recent and prospective homebuyers reveals several colors that may lead to higher offers.
“There are many strategies a seller can use to increase the perceived value of their home before listing it. You could add luxury kitchen features or even a backyard tree house to help boost your listing. (Those type of updates we don’t recommend!) If you aren’t looking to take on major updates, a new study by Zillow has shown that a fresh coat of paint could increase incoming offer prices on a home. Zillow tested 15 colors to find out which made the biggest impact in the bathroom, kitchen, living room and primary bedroom.”
Paint color trends are ever-evolving, and while one color may be popular in other cities, it is best to get professional advice on what paint colors in your area are perfect for attracting top dollar for your home!
Painting the perfect colors can be a huge return on investment! Need help? A cost-effective paint color consultation can be booked here or by calling 503-881-0886.
Creative Concepts – Home Staging and Contracting is a professional home staging company located in Salem Oregon and serving the Willamette Valley. We love providing expert advice on home selling (and perfect paint colors)!
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