Does painting your home add value? – This question stirs up a lot of debate online, some people say no and some say yes. There are valid arguments to both sides and neither side is right or wrong. The answer is, it depends on a number of different things. To name a couple, home condition and curb appeal.
Don’t Use Paint To Cover Up Rotting Wood
By using paint as a cover-up, you actually decrease the lifespan of that paint job, leaving extra work to be done for future homeowners.
Let’s talk about taking care of the exterior of your home, painting your home should not be used as a mask to hide rotting wood, water stains, rust stains, peeling paint, mold, mildew, or any other imperfections.
Before thinking about painting any part of your home, take a walk around your property and look for trim or siding that may need to be replaced due to wood rot. Once those pieces are replaced they are ready to be painted!
Does Painting Your Home Add Curb Appeal?
Curb appeal is defined as, the attractiveness of your property viewed from the street. Having a nice fresh coat of paint on the exterior of your home will give a good first impression to passersby and potential buyers.
Painting the exterior of your home is an easy and affordable way to quickly add curb appeal. Make sure to repaint everything that is visible from the street, for example:
– Siding
– Trim
– Porches/Patios
– Railings
Does Painting The Interior Of Your Home Add Value?
The short answer is yes! Painting the interior of your home looks more attractive to potential buyers. It shows that the house was taken care of and will continue to be in good shape for future homeowners. It also adds a sense of “move-in-ready”, by giving the future homeowner one less task to worry about before they can enjoy their new home.
Also, due to the pandemic there will most likely be a spike in online home buying, and painted walls look much more appealing in pictures.
How Much Can Painting My Home Increase It’s Value By?
According to the HomeLight Survey conducted in 2019 which included more than 900 real estate agents, The estimated return on your investment (ROI) for getting the exterior of your home painted was 51%!
To ensure that your ROI is similar, look at painting your home as routine maintenance because paint does wonders for a property. Not only does it make your house look shiny and new but, it also acts as a shield to protect the exterior of your home from mold, mildew, and water.
In Conclusion…
If you are creating a to-do list for things that need to be done before selling your home, exterior and interior painting should most definitely be listed on there. It is the most inexpensive way to make your home look top-notch for potential buyers. Painting your home will never decrease the value of it.
We recommend that you choose a neutral color that is universally acceptable such as grays, beiges, off-whites, etc.
If you are looking to get your Massachusetts home ready for the market or move-in-ready, you are in luck just call Zuck! Call us at (508) 250-7272 or visit our Contact Us Page to schedule your FREE estimate today!