These 3 Paint Colors Could Boost Your Home's Value
Before you plant that For Sale sign in the front yard of your home, I challenge you to do one simple thing: Paint particular rooms in your home one of these three colors:
- Blue
- Beige
- Grey
Why? Zillow Porchlight recently conducted a study where they discovered that homes with white walls actually sold for less than homes with blue, beige or grey walls.
Here at The Linnell Group, we are dedicated to finding new and innovative ways to ensure a successful selling process.
By following the 7 tips below, you may just find yourself thousands of dollars richer!
7 Tips to Sell Your Home for More
1. Grey Blue Kitchen
Use a soft grey-blue color to paint your kitchen walls or even your kitchen cabinets
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $1,809!
2. Periwinkle Blue Bathroom
Paint your bathroom a pale or soft periwinkle blue!
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $5,440
3. Neutral Living Room
For living rooms, neutral colors win! Try a light beige, a pale taupe or an oatmeal colored paint
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $1,926
4. Cadet Blue Bedroom
When it comes to the bedroom, buyers prefer to see a deeper cadet blue
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $1,856
5. Blue Grey Dining Room
Similar to the preferred kitchen decor, buyers fall for shades of blue-grey paint in the dining room
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $1,926
6. "Greige" Exterior
We all know that curb appeal is a big factor when trying to sell your home and believe it or not, a big part of that curb appeal is the color of your home. If you're currently sporting a tan or brown exterior, get rid of it! Zillow's study confirms that homes painted "greige," a combination of light grey and beige, sell for much more.
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $3,496
7. Navy blue doors
What goes well with the greige exterior? Navy blue doors. This creates a pop of color that home buyers love.
POTENTIAL AMOUNT GAINED: up to $1,514