If you’re planning to sell your home in Sherwood, Oregon, you might be wondering if you should paint it before selling it. If this is your first time selling a house, it might not make much sense to spend money on your home just when you’re about to sell it.

So, should you repaint your home before you sell it? Well, the short quick answer is yes, most probably. Below are some of the reasons why painting your home before selling it makes a lot of sense. 

Appeals to More Buyers

Have you ever walked past a home and wondered, “Does anyone still live here?” Well, when it comes to selling a house, first impressions are crucial. A well-maintained, clean, and beautiful exterior, for instance, is what will attract potential buyers to come in a view your home in the first place. If your exterior paint is peeling, bubbling or fading, it’s only fair for the buyer to assume that the interior is equally neglected. 

Painting your home instantly updates it and makes it feel fresh and clean for the new buyers. A fresh coat of paint on the exterior and a well-manicured landscape create a great first impression that the buyer will carry throughout the house viewing session. Update both your interior and exterior paint job, and you will be amazed at how many more asks and views you will get. 

Increases the Value of Your Home 

In addition to improving the aesthetic appeal, a new paint job can significantly increase the value of your property. Painting is considered to be the most cost-effective form of home improvement compared to other options like remodeling. Doing both exterior and interior painting compounds these benefits and can increase the value of your home by up $7,000 and more. A well-maintained paint job implies a well-maintained home and adds that ‘new’ feeling that every potential buyer is looking for.  

Address Surface Imperfections and Damages 

Residential painting is more than just adding a fresh coat of paint to your walls. A professional painting contractor will inspect and address any damages and surface imperfection they might come across before they start painting. Cracks in the siding, missing caulk, water damage, mildew, and mold will all be fixed during professional painting. 

Painting can also help you identify potentially risky but often hidden damages such as wood rot or termite invasion. All these are issues you can fix in advance during painting to avoid any unpleasant surprises during a house showing. 

Buyers Can Picture Themselves in the Home

When a potential buyer enters your home, the first thing they, consciously or not, is to try and picture themselves in that house. They will play mental pictures of where they will hang their family photos, place their bookshelf, where kids will play, guests will stay, etc. Once a buyer can see themselves living there, they’ll be more inclined to purchase the space due to the emotional attachment they’ve created. If the paint job is neglected, walls are full of stains and clutter is scattered everywhere, it’s going to take you ages to sell that house at a reasonable price. 

The Bottom Line 

 As you can see, repainting your home is a smart investment if you’re planning to sell your home soon. Repainting will improve the aesthetic appeal of your home, create memorable first impressions, and add to the value of your property. Overall, a fresh coat of paint can help you sell your home faster and at a higher price. 

If you need professional help repainting your home, Maller Painting can help. We have years of interior and exterior painting experience serving the areas of Beaverton, Sherwood, and Tigard, Oregon.

To give us a try, book a FREE estimate below or call us on (503) 410-6366 if you have any questions.

Kevin Maller

Kevin began painting houses with his father’s company, C&K Painting, in 1996. His father taught him how to use a brush, roller, and caulk and clean a brush properly. He then worked for several other paint companies, where he learned how to spray oils, lacquers, and all water-based finishes. In 2012, after 15 years of experience, he decided to get licensed and start the Maller Painting Company. His team has focused on providing the best re-painting services to our residential clients in the Beaverton area.