When it's time to put your house on the market, I believe one of the biggest "bang for your buck" improvements a seller can make is contained in a simple can of paint! I believe it's so important that I tend to recommend painting first, even if it means there is no money left in the budget for my staging services. Buyers want homes that are move in ready! Colorful walls scream "work to be done" especially if they are not in the color scheme a potential buyer prefers. However, if the home is neutral in color (this doesn't mean white!), a buyer can move right in. When the buyer wants to put their own color on the walls, it's now called "decorating" not "work"... which is much more fun!
Here's a couple examples of too personal color choices:
It is also very important to add color, not just take it away. A warm, neutral color on walls makes the room feel cozier, makes the woodwork pop, and the room feels less sterile overall. Below is an example of a dining room (same model), one was left white and empty, the second one was painted and staged:
Judy Heinrich Home Staging, LLC - providing professional home staging services to the greater Richmond, Virginia area. For more information on preparing your home for sale, please visit www.judyheinrich.com or phone 804-271-2604.
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