Is it worth repainting your home before Selling?

Are you planning to sell your home? If so, then you might be asking yourself if there are practical and cost-effective ways to boost its resale value. Read this guide to learn how refreshing your home’s paint can increase your home’s value.

Selling your old home is something does not happen straight away. Currently, on the market for 30 days before it is snapped up by a buyer. But this only applies to homes that are in the best locations and are in a good condition. Homes that are not in good condition, on the other hand, languish on the listings longer.

One of the first things prospective buyers consider is the home’s appearance. Indeed, first impressions last. And one of the first things they notice is the condition of your home’s paint, as well as its colour.

Check out why a simple repainting can increase your home value when it’s time to sell.

1. A fresh coat of paint can impress prospective buyers at first sight

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Put yourself in a prospective buyer’s shoes and imagine this. You pull up to a property for a showing or an open house, then you step out of the car to see the house in its full glory.

But then… Oh, no. You notice that the house’s exterior paint is chipped or faded. You enter the yard and notice that sagging has occurred in some areas. And that’s just the exterior. You enter the house and you immediately notice that the interior paint is dirty and has mildew.

Yikes! Chances are high that you’ll hightail it out of the house faster than the real estate agent can say “Welcome!”

The importance of having your home repainted even before you have it listed on the market, gives off the impression that you care for your home enough that you would give it some cosmetic improvements before selling it.

2. Paint protects your walls

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Queensland climate is notoriously harsh on house walls and their paint. The tropical sun can cause paint to fade prematurely, as well as blister and peel after prolonged exposure. 

Combine high temperatures with high humidity and frequent rains, and you have the perfect blend for the formation of mould and mildew.

Proper surface preparation and a fresh coat of paint not only make your property more inviting but can also protect your walls from mould and mildew. And if you’re selling a Queenslander, a coat of paint can prolong the lifespan of your timber cladding by protecting them from termites and other insects. 

3. Paint is a cost-effective way to make a home more inviting

You don’t need to renovate your entire home just to improve it. Having it repainted is an affordable way to improve its ambience and make it more attractive to any buyer who visits your home.

In Toowoomba, we specialise in providing both services!

Not only can we paint your home ready for market but we can then list it Immediately! “Your housing needs deserve the care of a specialist”

FACTORS THAT IMPACT THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR HOME PAINT

Now that your home in the Toowoomba is looking fabulous with the new paint, you might be happy. Well, you should be. But take note of the fact that the paint will last a few years or more after which you will need to repaint the exterior and interior surface. But you might be wondering about the things that affect the longevity of home paints. To that question, we will be providing you with the answers today. You will need to follow the points since we have discussed all the factors that impact the life of a residential paint.

  • Weather Effects

We always recommend weather-resistant paint coats because nature itself plays an integral role in extending or lowering the longevity of the home paint. Too much sunlight is bad for the exterior paint and so is too much rain or cold. So, your location also matters since the weather varies with the topography.

  • Primer Usage

The second thing that affects the longevity of a residential paint is the use of priming material before the paint was applied.

Since primer enhances the adhesion of paint, the painters need to use high-quality material that will help the paint bond with the surface. Moreover, it also protects the paint against weather effects. However, a low-quality primer can substantially reduce the lifespan of your home paint.

  • Prepared Surface

Paintway will always prepare the surface before applying the paint.

Surface preparation includes cleaning the exterior walls to remove stains, mould, etc., and fixing the inaccuracies on the surface such as cracks, holes, etc. So, if the surface is well-prepared, you can rest assured that the paint will last a long time. But the opposite will occur if it is not prepared thoroughly by the painters.

  • Paint Brand

Indeed, the brand of paint also matters when it comes to longevity. You cannot expect the paint to last for years if the paint brand is not a well-known one applying premium paint, you can expect the paint to last for years.

  • Applied Coats

Depending on the surface of your home, the painters might apply several coats of paint. This is also a factor when it comes to longevity.

Well, too many coats do not mean that the paint will last longer. However, a balanced application means that your home will look good for the years to come.

  • Condition of Your Home

This is another factor that directly affects the longevity of the paint.

If your home is old, even if the paint is new, it will not last long since water seepage from the home interior might dampen the exterior surface and weaken the applied paint. On the other hand, if your home is new and free of leaks and cracks, you can expect the new paint to last for a long time.