Do I have to "Paint" my home to sell it?
It depends! Many homes are decorated beautifully and tastefully with colors that are to the owners preference. But what if your home is painted green and all my furniture is pink and blue. Yes, maybe I do need new furniture! But the point is that I cannot picture my belongings in your home. Therefore, I go to the next home.
I suggest that the home be "neutralized". Paint it colors that will go with any furniture. If you visit many new homes, you will see that the decorators have done this.
Fresh paint can make a great first impression!
Teresa Johnson & Associates; RE/MAX Greater; Serving the Metro Area of Atlanta,GA http://www.atlantahomestore.com/(770) 888-0021; TeresaJohnson@remax.net
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Former Agent - Fayetteville, NC
If it is crazy now...YES.
I always advise my sellers to "build it into the price" as they could never pick the correct color for the new buyer anyway.
Sep 09, 2007 03:16 PM
BSR Real Estate Group - Cary, NC
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Solid Source Realty - Gainesville, GA
Hall County Real Estate - The Teresa Johnson and Associates
Solid Source Realty - Gainesville, GA
Hall County Real Estate - The Teresa Johnson and Associates
Do you usually tell them to paint or give a credit? which way is best?
Teresa
Sep 09, 2007 04:42 PM
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate
I like your suggestion about neutralizing color. Sellers need to understand that not everyone may appreciate their color palette. And "freshly painted" is always a good feature to have in the listing information.
Sep 09, 2007 04:47 PM
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Teresa Johnson
Hall County Real Estate - The Teresa Johnson and Associates
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