Do you plan to sell your home this year? If so, you likely have a list of objectives to complete to make your home market-ready. If you're aiming to make your home as attractive to buyers and appraisers as possible, add a consultation with a local painting contractor to the list. Here are just some of the many reasons why you should repaint a home before selling it.

High ROI

When making upgrades to your home, you may be worried about wasting money you won't get back. Worry not! According to HomeGain, new exterior paint on your home has a 55% ROI. The exterior is the first thing people will see when they arrive, so it's essential to invest in it. The return on an interior upgrade, however, is even better. According to Bob Vila, your interior paint upgrade has an ROI of 107%!

Curb Appeal

Before a potential home buyer sees your interior upgrade that has such a high return, they'll prejudge your property based on how the outside looks. Taking the time for exterior paintwork can determine whether someone drives away or inquires. Even if the painting contractor repaints your exterior in the same color, a fresh coat of paint will make it look more vibrant.

Competition

There may be other homes for sale on the block. You don't want to give them a greater edge by not being able to keep up with exterior enhancements. If your exterior paint is fading or peeling, compared to other homes with new paint work done, it can make it easy for your home to get looked over despite other qualities.

Damage Repair

Did you know that paint isn't just about superficial aesthetics? It also helps to protect your walls. When professional painters work inside or outside your home, they normally also make minor carpentry repairs like filling in holes, sanding it down, and making your walls look new again. Therefore, when someone moves in, they can have assurance that they have solid, sturdy walls that may not need more work done for another decade.

As you can see, it's worth making an appointment with your local painting contractor before placing your home on the market. Paint is something you'll need inside and outside your home for protection, aesthetics, and damage control. For an experienced painting contractor you can trust, call Levine Painting Company, Inc.