Buyers Decide Fast – Why Pre Sale House Painting is Important

Pre sale house painting can make a huge different to the outcome of your property selling jouurney. When you’re facing the prospect of selling your property, it’s very easy to get bogged down in the battle. The good news is that currently, Adelaide is a sellers market. The demand for properties is high and it seems like everyone wants to move to our beautiful city or to one of our outstanding suburbs.

That doesn’t mean that there’s no competition though! In fact, it means buyers are more picky than ever. Because there are plenty of properties on the market, comparison is a very real issue. A similar property that is listed at a similar price to yours will be chosen first because it’s in slightly better condition – buyers want to get the most for their money and this is why you need to be on the ball when it comes to presentation. Pre sale house painting is the quick and affordable hack to help you get your home snapped up.

What Buyers Notice Immediately

The walls and the cleanliness of the property. There’s no getting away from the fact that immediately upon entering, your prospective buyers eyes are scanning the room. They’re looking for chips, cracks, grubby marks and signs of general neglect.

General neglect of walls can point to other neglect of a property and buyers want a home that’s been well cared for. That reduced the chance of them having issues later.

Walls are the largest surface area in your property. They’re like the “skin” of a home. Everyone prefers clean, well cared for walls – they look nice, they give the impression of a safe and pleasant environment. Pre sale house painting will take care of the small but annoying issues that put buyers off.

Buyers will be looking for the following –

 

• • Scuff marks and fingerprints

• • Chips, cracks and flaking paint

• • Patchy touch-ups

• • Bold or outdated colours

• • Yellowing shades of white or tired neutrals

There’s nothing wrong with a neutral wall – they can be perfect for selling because the new owner can then decorate around the walls which will go with everything. But you need to ensure that it’s a good paint job and not a sloppy one with badly prepared surfaces.

Fresh Paint Signals a New Start – Pre Sale House Painting Signals a New Chapter

Buyers know when the paint is fresh, they may smell it, they may just be able to see the beautiful clean surfaces and this will give them a powerful message that the home is all clean and ready to move into.

Pre sale house painting shows the home has been cared for and that it’s one less job for them to tackle.

A fresh surface will also photograph well. This makes your agent’s job much easier.

Repainting Vs Reducing Asking Price

You may hesitate to invest in pre sale house painting right before selling but the reality is that a repaint is far less costly than a price reduction.

Buyers often overestimate how much repainting will cost them; this means they’ll be factoring in that price when they’re doing the sums prior to making you an offer.

Visible wear will also give buyers leverage to lowball you during negotiations. A modest investment from you upfront can remove all of this doubt easily.

After pre sale house painting, you may want to consider booking a pre-sale cleaning specialist to really take things to the next level. Pre-sale cleaning specialists cover those jobs which most people don’t manage so well. Things like vents, ovens, glass showers and doors for example.

When is a Repaint an Absolute Must?

Investing in a good house painter is definitely worthwhile when –

 

• • Walls show visible damage and wear

• • Colours are dark, bold or outdated

• • The home has been a rental

If you want to maximise buyer appeal then it’s a sensible move to make. If you are on a budget, even repainting key areas such as hallways, sitting rooms and bedrooms canbe a good idea.

Paint changes the way a home feels. Fresh paint signals a new start, a fresh canvas and a place for newcomers to make their mark and settle in.

Thinking of Selling? Let’s Talk

If you’re at the stage of researching these matters then why not get in touch with us to discuss your needs? We’ll listen to your concerns and come up with a workable plan to help you maximise the appeal of your home to prospective buyers.

We specialise in pre-sale painnting services and can work to tight deadlines and focus on ensuring your home looks beautiful before it goes on the market.

Get your quote today.