{"id":19668,"date":"2022-04-09T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=19668"},"modified":"2022-04-08T09:24:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T16:24:49","slug":"painting-with-purpose-one-step-closer-to-selling-the-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2022\/04\/painting-with-purpose-one-step-closer-to-selling-the-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting with Purpose &#8211; One Step Closer to Selling The Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should always make your home look its best before an open house. If the paint is old, chipping away or looks dull, repaint the exterior of your house. Adding paint has proven to be one of the most cost-effective ways of increasing the value of a property. Below are a few reasons why a fresh coat of paint can impact the decisions of potential buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Increases Property Value<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Painting can easily raise the value of your home because it\u2019s a cost-effective way to remodel. The return on investment (ROI) can be the entire project cost. Determining the real ROI can be tricky though, as there are other factors that will influence the sale. These factors include :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 The size of the home<br \/>\n\u2022 Your property\u2019s color<br \/>\n\u2022 How well it blends in with the neighborhood<br \/>\n\u2022 The labor costs involved<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With so many aspects to consider as you change your property\u2019s appearance, it\u2019s important to make the right decisions when preparing to present it to buyers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Creates a Good First Impression<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The material of the siding and the color you choose are among the first things home buyers will notice. Many homebuyers make their decision even before they step into the home, which is why you need to leave them with a good first impression so they know that your house has been well maintained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Use neutral colors if you are selling the home as you will appeal to a wider number of people. Too many colors can make it difficult for the home\u2019s entrance to properly stand out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Clean Worn Siding<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While you are painting, you may notice that your siding may need some additional maintenance. Be sure to inspect the siding for chips or damage. If the siding is painted then repaint that area as well. Leaving an area with chipped paint makes it look like you did not care for your home. Your siding\u2019s material can also impact how it should be painted. For example, aluminum siding requires specific paint that is made to adhere to metal surfaces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Keep Up With Your Living Space<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When painting any surface, make sure to clean it before beginning your painting project. Buyers are more likely to make an offer on a home that has been well maintained. And one of the best ways you can show that you care for the property is by having a clean painted exterior.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Remember that a fresh coat of paint makes your home seem cleaner; home buyers will believe that you have spent a lot of love and care on the maintenance of the home, and be encouraged to take a more thorough tour of the house.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Leave Room for Imagination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Homebuyers often imagine themselves living in the houses that they visit. They are paying a lot of money for a home, so even though cosmetic flaws may sometimes be overlooked, they are still important to prospective buyers. If they see the house as a beautiful backdrop where they can see themselves living, then you are one step closer to selling the home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.rismedia.com\/2022\/painting-with-purpose-how-to-spruce-up-your-homes-exterior-before-selling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Painting With Purpose : How to Spruce Up Your Home\u2019s Exterior Before Selling<\/a> by Brooke Chaplan | RISMedia Housecall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You should always make your home look its best before an open house. If the paint is old, chipping away or looks dull, repaint the exterior of your house. 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