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How Does Painting Your Home Exterior Add Value?

2/23/2022

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Note:  The following article is a guest post from Rob Lancaster at Windermere Property Management.  We appreciate getting input from real estate professionals, because they've often got a perspective we lack.)

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Painting your home is one of the quickest and most affordable way to improve its value and appearance. But because it is so easy to do, painting the house is often overlooked as an authentic way to improve its worth.

A nicely painted home communicates two important things to visitors and passersby. The first and obvious effect is that the house makes a good impression. Secondly, a nicely painted house suggests that the house is well cared for.
 
People judge your home by its exterior. Even if the home is in the best condition possible, that fact is not immediately obvious if the exterior looks shoddy. The way you paint the home’s exterior is the first thing that attracts people to the property.
 
If the exterior is not appealing, you may not get a chance to show people the other aspects of the home. Moreover, even if the rest of your home is in great condition, a rundown exterior will drag down its value, warns Windermere Management.

How exterior paint helps to boost your home’s value

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·Improved curb appeal
Exterior paint can damage your home’s curb appeal as much as it can help it. This can happen if you do not choose your paint colors and paint design carefully. Before you add a coat of paint to your home, be clear on what you want the home to communicate. The way you paint your home can put people off or draw them in because colors have the power to influence emotions.
 
This is why your choice of colors, as well as, your use of those colors matter so much. Note that your personal color preferences may not be the best for your home. To determine the best way to paint your home, think of the impact you want to make and choose colors and designs that will help you achieve that result.
 
·Protect your home
The least obvious benefit of painting your home’s exterior is how exterior paint protects your home’s external surfaces from damage. Paint is your home’s first line of defense against the forces of nature. The process of painting your house gives you the chance to uncover and address every defect on the building’s exterior surfaces.
 
If you periodically renew the paint on your home’s exterior, you reduce the possibility of damage to the building. Also, paint actively protects the surface from the impact of physical force, organic agents, chemical corrosives, and the actions of the elements. By painting the home’s exterior, you give it a protective layer that helps to maintain it in good condition.

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What to think of when painting the home’s exterior

As previously stated, all paint colors and designs are not equal. Some colors and designs will work against the appeal of your home and devalue it. On the other hand, choosing the right colors and design will boost the home’s value far above the cost of repainting the house. What are the things you should know before painting your building?

·Does the paint match your home style?
Homes from different eras or with a defined architecture have to be painted in ways that complement their unique characteristics. Painting your home in a way that is more appropriate for homes of a different style will diminish its value.
 
The home should be painted to reflect its unique identity and most attractive features. This will be evident in the paint colors you choose and in how you deploy those colors.
 
·Does the design fit the neighborhood?
In addition to the style of your home, you must preserve the distinct characteristics of the neighborhood. Your goal should be to make the home different in a nice way. This means painting it according to the overall pattern of the homes in the area while giving the building a unique level of individuality. If the design does not agree with the neighborhood design, you create problems for yourself and your neighbors.
 
·Is there underlying material you want to show off?
You may not need to paint the entire surface of your home’s exterior if the building is made of materials that are worth showing off. For instance, if some aspects of the exterior are made of bricks or there are some eye-catching stone details, you probably want to leave those unpainted. On the other hand, you may also choose to paint those features in a way that will still make their appeal more obvious.

·Paint preparation is vital
Lastly, paint preparation is the most important part of painting the home. Good paint preparation will detect problems with the various surfaces and repair them before the paint is applied. Good paint preparation also determines how well paint adheres to the surface and, therefore, how long the paint job will last. Do not overlook proper paint preparation because you think it takes time and costs more money.
15 Comments
Jessie Holloway link
10/28/2022 09:00:45 am

Thanks so much for talking about some of the benefits of painting the exterior of your house. I have a friend whose house is painted and she's been noticing some chips along the corners. She's been looking into calling some professionals down to help her make sure it gets repainted nicely.

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Paramount Painters Canberra link
11/7/2022 10:15:27 pm

It was such a pleasure to read your recent article on painting. I loved the honest and refreshing tone that you used, it really resonated with me! You've inspired many people who work in this industry as well so keep up all of those good efforts because we need more writers like yourself out there today telling us about what matters most when doing business as a painter or hobbies etc., thank goodness someone is finally speaking from experience here-not just talking but conveying knowledge through expression instead which makes them seem trustworthy enough for others want listen too without feeling judged themselves! Good on you, keep up the excellent <a href="https://paramountpainterscanberra.com.au/">painting</a>!

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Victoria Addington link
11/15/2022 05:07:47 am

I liked how this post shared that exterior paint can also impair your home’s curb appeal. My friend wants to give their home a new look. I should advise him to hire an expert in home painting to ensure quality work.

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Iris Smith link
12/19/2022 03:50:57 pm

It's true what you said about paint being the first line of defense for your house against the elements. My mother is making a home purchase. I'll advise my mother to paint the exterior of her home as the first line of defense against the elements.

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Iris Smith link
12/28/2022 12:17:38 am

It's great that you said that the exterior paint of the house is what draws visitors in first. My mother wants to paint the house's exterior a different color. I'll advise my mother to hire a professional painter so that the painting will be done correctly.

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Jake Williams link
1/6/2023 01:19:52 am

Excellent article outlining the advantages of exterior painting for our properties. It's good to know that exterior painting will also help safeguard the building structure from moisture damage in addition to improving the appearance of the property. What a wonderful information! I'll consider doing exterior painting for my new home. Thanks.

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Greg Rusch link
1/16/2023 07:15:31 am

Painting has the potential to add value to your house; that's something I can assure you of. And especially if you're looking to sell - paint your place before you put it on the market!

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Sheena link
3/1/2023 05:03:29 pm

I agree when you said that people judge our home by its exterior. It can create or made the passerby think what it looks like in the inside if the exterior part is very nice or captivating to look at.

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Mestica link
3/1/2023 06:24:33 pm

I agree when you say that people judge your home by its exterior since it's the first thing they will saw when they passed by. We should paint our home in that way it can improve its value and appearance.

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Harold James link
3/3/2023 07:42:32 am

House color or house painting truly adds value to our house. It's the first thing your visitor or even passerby see upon entering your house. House paint also attracts that's why we need to consider especially when choosing the color that you want, it reflects the people living in the house.

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Samara link
3/13/2023 09:33:50 pm

Thank you for letting us understand that we don't overlook proper paint preparation when planning to paint home - it is one of the most important parts of the painting process. Good preparation helps detect any issues with the surfaces and repairs them before any paint is applied, ensuring better results and a longer lasting finish. It may take additional time and money, but the quality of the final product will be worth it in the end. Very interesting post.

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Mia Evans link
4/19/2023 02:47:53 am

Thanks for pointing out that we need to be clear when it comes to the message we want to relay when it comes to the appearance of our home. I will definitely follow your advice when I choose a color for the house that I inherited from my grandparents. I plan to sell it this year and use the money to get a newer place that will be closer to the city, so I will definitely hire exterior painting contractors to work on its walls to make it look appealing to potential buyers.

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Haroleen link
6/3/2023 06:32:08 am

Painting can increase the value of your home; I can guarantee that for you. Paint your house before you put it on the market, especially if you want to sell it!

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John Schweiss, North Pine Painting link
7/5/2023 02:33:53 pm

This may or may not be true depending on your locale. We suggest checking with your local real estate professional before you consider an exterior painting project. It also depends on the condition of the existing paint job. If it's still in good shape, you'll likely not recoup whatever you spent. But again, it's a very location dependent issue, and the current buy/sell market conditions can affect it as well.

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Eli Richardson link
8/16/2023 11:09:05 am

Last week, my sister started remodeling her house, and she's considering changing the color of her exterior. I liked what you explained about protecting a house's exterior with new paint, and I think my sister will do too. I'll share this with my sister to make up her mind about hiring a painter for her house's exterior.

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