The short answer is, "Yes!" The days of offering a "paint credit" or "carpet credit" with an otherwise market-rate asking price are long gone. A majority of buyers want to buy a house that looks fresh, clean, modern, and essentially move-in ready. When you are trying to sell a house that needs work, you can expect to be at a selling price that is below the cost of having the work done because buyers don't want the hassle of hiring contractors after the closing date and delaying their move-in to have this work done. You will also lose time waiting on that buyer who is even willing to put a reasonable offer on the table in consideration of the work that would need to be done. If you consider what another 1-3 months of mortgage payments adds up to, you might realize that the value of a professional interior painting prior to selling your house was the right choice.
What is the Value of Professional Interior Painting
Professional Interior Painting brings value in different ways
- Increase your home's resale value
- Enhance comfort and enjoyment
- Protect your investment.
Maintaining a quality paint job on your home's interior and exterior are important for both financial and quality of life benefits. Professional interior painting is an invaluable way to enhance the aesthetic, protect what is often your most valuable asset, and improve your living environment.
But how do you value professional interior painting?
The value first depends on your goals. If you are selling your home, then the value is almost entirely financial. A fresh coat of quality paint applied by local, trusted professional painters can save time on the market and increase the market value of your house. Most buyers today are looking for a home they can move into as soon as possible without needing extra time and expense to rehab a neglected house.
If your interior paint is more than 5 years old, it has likely accumulated dirt and grime, particularly in high traffic areas and even more so if you have younger children or pets in the home.
Are you wondering, "Should I paint my house before selling?"
Have you been asking yourself, "How can I make my house brighter inside?"
Homeowners often have a feeling of awe when they have their home's interior painted by a quality local painting contractor. Premium paint, sharp lines, and a good color scheme can make a house look brand new again. Conversely, attempting a large painting project by yourself can often go in an entirely different direction. Selecting the new colors is an important first step, but there are many subsequent skills and techniques that only experience can deliver. Knowing how to properly prep all the surfaces and correcting your mistakes is just the beginning. Selecting the right quality paint is crucial, and it's not about heading down to the local big box store and picking up the "best deal" on paint.
For some, getting crisp lines at every edge is a time-tested skill, sometimes done free hand by expert painters, and other times accomplished through a proper tape job. It is our opinion that even the most skilled painters cannot achieve the same crisp results like with a proper taping job. We constantly see a good paint job fall apart when homeowners or poor-quality painters don't know how to tape, what tape to use, or how to apply the products so that paint does not bleed through the tape. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of a professional interior paint job.
Next time you have some time on your hands, walk around your house and look at the lines between the walls and ceilings as well as your walls and door trim. Do they appear wavy or straight as a laser?
Have you been looking at dirty walls, corners, and baseboards with frustration?
Over time, dust and dirt accumulate on your walls and baseboards, which reduces the bright vibrant colors your house once had. Certainly, if you are willing to get a bucket of the proper cleaning agent, some microfiber towels, and many weekends of sweat equity, you can liven up your home's interior a bit. But even then, it won't match the transformation of a new paint job.
Should I paint my house myself?
Many do-it-yourselfers have considered this at one time or another. Most don't have the skills or experience to match the quality of a true professional painter. But even if you did, ask yourself what is your own time worth? Are you having to take time off work? Are you taking time away from your family? Are there other household projects that might be a better use of your time?
These are the questions every willing homeowner has to answer for themselves. Neighbors, friends, and other guests, however, will likely be able to notice a professional paint job over a DIY project.
So, what is the true value of a professional interior paint job?
Whether you can calculate a dollar amount when selling your home at maximum value, or experience the happiness of a fresh, bright, modern interior paint job, the value of a professional interior paint job is readily apparent. Start by contacting Front Range Painters to discuss your goals, your budget, your time frame, and we will guide you through the entire process so that you can get back to enjoying the things you love while we take the hassle out of your dream paint job!
Front Range Painters, LLC