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Zillow’sresearchfinds that the right paint colors can increase offers from prospective buyers.Abathroom painted light blue, for example, could up ahome worth $290,000 by nearly$5,000.
This makes perfect sensetoGeoff Sharp, founder/owner of Columbus,Ohio-based Sharper Impressions Painting.
potential buyers seeanewly painted wall, theythink fresh and clean. Theyfeel as if the home is readytomoveinasopposed to being afixer-upper.”
Agray-painted living room is another smart choice, agrees PaigeNeJame, owner of Certa- ProPainters of the South Shore, in Rockland, Massachusetts.
“When potential buyers tour ahome, the walls areamong the biggest surfacesthey see. The colors on thosebig areasspeak volumes about the home,”hesays. Theyask themselves: Will theseshades work with my newfurniture, rugs, and wall hangings? Will the kids liketheir bedroom colors? When
“Light gray is auniversallyappealing color that matches with mostfurnishings. It will help buyers visualize their living room furniturebetter,nomatter what color their furnitureis,”explains NeJame, who prefers Modern Gray by Sherwin-Williams.“Gray walls can accommodate abright pink arm chair
justaseasily as abrown leathercouch.”
Gotagreatroom?Sharp suggestsHeavy CreambyPPG Paints,“aperfect neutral color.Modern homes todayhaveopen floor plans,and this color travels well into the foyer, halls,and living room.”
Notsurewhat sheen to showcase?
“Eggshell is the mostpopular sheen to paint newcolors in today. It givesthat fresh, new, shinyfeeling to the walls that buyers love,” adds Sharp.
Lastly, when painting for ahome sale, don’t forget the ceiling.
“A fresh flat white paint up therewill make everything look clean and newand can actuallyincrease the amount of reflected light in your rooms by 20%,”Sharp says.
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Light hues, like powder blue, are popular for home sellers. Photo courtesy of Content That Works