A home's interior paint most definitely impacts buyer perception - for better or worse.  A common homeowner misconception about "fresh paint" is that it's an upgrade or improvement.  It's not.  Paint is a maintenance item, NOT an improvement. 

  Fresh, warm, inviting paint throughout a Charlotte NC home for sale isn't going to add a dollar amount to the value of the home but more important can be avoiding the negative consequences of buyer perception and reaction to neglected or mismatched interior paint. 

  Home buyers can perceive paint issues as a drawback.  Translation: they'll deduct $ from what they're willing to pay.  And it's not about the cost of paint which is relatively inexpensive.  It's the hassle, time and energy involved in having to correct any paint flaws in the house that the buyer perceives.

  Interior paint in a home for sale in Charlotte NC is certainly a factor and done well can enhance how a home shows, how it's perceived by buyers and help that house stand out from the competition. 

  What it won't do is increase the value of the house (because it's maintenance and expected to be in good condition), OR help an overpriced home sell.  Paint in a home for sale is an accessory, it can help or hinder but will never be able to overcome a list price that's inflated and unrealistic.  A fresh, well done paint job is good, but it's not a magic wand - price, condition and the competition are key.  Paint's just one component of that package.

  Continue reading at: Paint and Real Estate for Sale in Charlotte NC

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