It is often a long and arduous process to put your house up for sale. It can take weeks or even months to attract a buyer who'll pay what you want for it. However, you can speed up this process by performing some home improvement tasks—including basic repairs and interior/exterior house painting—to make the home as presentable as possible. Here are some of the benefits of painting your house before you put it on the market.

3 Benefits of House Painting Before You Sell Your Home

1. Improve Curb Appeal

A couple of coats of exterior paint can really improve your home's curb appeal, especially if it has been a while since you've painted it. This is valuable since potential buyers’ opinions will be influenced after they see it. You want their first impression of it to be that it looks clean, well-kept, stylish, and up-to-date rather than the opposite. A simple exterior paint job can accomplish that.

2. Update the Interior

You'd be surprised how much a fresh interior paint job can update the appearance of a room. Over time, you may not notice how the paint has faded or yellowed—or how the colors have fallen out of fashion. However, both you and your potential homebuyers will see how crisp, bright, and modern the new paint looks. The change is particularly noticeable if anyone in your household is a smoker.

3. Create a Blank Slate

In addition to making your home look more crisp, modern, and well-cared for, a fresh interior paint job can provide a buyer with a blank slate to work from. Rather than painting the home in bold or trendy hues, it's often best to choose neutral colors that let buyers imagine themselves and their belongings in the house. Off-whites and beiges are a good choice, as they are classic, not overpowering, and not easily dated.

If you're considering a house painting project before you put your home on the market, contact GM House Painting & Power Washing — an experienced painting contractor in Hampton Bays, NY. They've been offering commercial and residential painting services to Long Island homeowners and businesses for over 10 years. They offer interior and exterior painting service as well as wallpaper removal and power washing. Visit their website to view a gallery of completed projects, or call (631) 255-5082 to schedule a consultation.