But did you know the colours you select could negatively affect the sale? Consider these tips before deciding on a colour.
When making the decision to sell your home one of the first thoughts that will cross your mind is that you will aim to sell at the best price possible.
When gearing up to put your home on the market, nothing adds more than a fresh coat of paint or even a change in colour. Giving the home a new colour can breathe new life into it, giving it that “new home” vibe – much like buying a new car.
Buyers are not going to be impressed with a home that looks dull, lifeless and old; giving them the impression that the home is not right for them, and not picture themselves living in it – ultimately leading to a prolonged selling process.
Colours matter. Get into contact with a reputable painting company who will be able to guide you through the process of painting your home, from start to finish including what might be more suitable colour hues.
Choose and test. Get as many colour swatches as possible to get a feel of the colour scheme you like, but remember, colours matter. Always stay away from bright colours such as purple, yellow, orange and green as these can be quite off putting. Also make sure that your house’s exterior does not stand out like a sore thumb in the street, make sure your home blends into the neighbourhood.
Keep it neutral. Nobody will buy a brightly coloured house that they have to now repayment. The more neutral the better and the same applies to the interiors unless you are a decorator and able to tastefully put bright colours on accent walls. But remember, your taste may not suit your potential buyers.
Light versus dark. Colours such as a neutral colour hue will aid in selling the home. Be sure to choose neutral colours such as white, beige or cream to make a room appear larger and more open, airy and bright. Darker colours like brown, grey or navy blue will make the room appear smaller, dimmer and closed off. When choosing the hue of your colour scheme, it’s important to remember that you won’t be painting the home seasonally, which makes the colour choice that much harder. Professionals in the industry will be able to assist you in finding the right hue for your home.
A new coat does wonders. A new coat of paint can benefit throughout the home, more particularly in high traffic areas and communal rooms such as the kitchen and bathrooms. Over time, the kitchen walls will stain, fade or chip – with a new colour or coat; the kitchen will look almost brand new – increasing the value and attractiveness of the home.
Keep it consistent throughout. Another important aspect to consider when choosing the colour is that you need to make sure every room in the home is adaptable as not every room will serve the same purpose you used it for. For example, a third bedroom may become an office or study for the buyer who might not like the red accent wall. With this in mind; you should try keep the interior of the home uniform throughout, and not change colours. Rather use décor items to bring colour into the home, or accent walls but keep these to a minimum and ensure they are trendy.
The exterior of the property should also follow the same uniform principle.
Keep colours neutral, tasteful and clean to ensure your property attracts the right buyer, at the right price. This may also benefit the Offer of Purchase in that you won’t need to stipulate any special conditions for painting the home before or on transfer.