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painting before you sell.
Buyers decide on photos before they ever see your front door. Here is what is worth painting, what to skip and when to start.
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the short answer.
- Book painters before your photos, not after.
- Focus on visible wear: marks, cracks, tired walls and the entry.
- Neutral, warm colours appeal to the widest range of buyers.
- A small fixed-price package can be enough for many homes.
why paint matters before a sale.
Fresh paint is one of the least expensive ways to help a home show well. It brightens rooms, hides years of wear and signals that the home has been looked after.
Buyers also notice defects. Cracks, peeling and marks make them wonder what else has been left. A clean, even finish removes the question.
what to paint first.
The front door and entry
This is the first thing buyers see, and the first photo online.
Marked and scuffed walls
Hallways, living areas and anywhere with obvious wear.
Ceilings and trims
Yellowed ceilings and chipped skirting make a room feel tired.
Cracks and defects
Patch and repaint so they disappear. Buyers and inspectors both notice them.
Tired exterior areas
Fascias, eaves, fences and gates. Fix the worst, skip the rest.
Bathrooms and laundries
Mould and flaking paint look worse than they are. Refresh them.
choosing colours for a sale.
Neutral and warm colours suit most buyers and photograph well. Strong personal colours can make it harder for buyers to picture themselves in the home.
If you plan to change colours, our guide to choosing paint colours will help.
timing it around your campaign.
- Talk to your agent about the date of photos and the first open home.
- Book your painters to finish before the photos are taken.
- Allow time for repairs, preparation and a final tidy.
- Remember that interior paint is dry to touch within an hour, but needs about a week to fully cure.
We plan repairs, colour updates and repaints around your campaign dates.
small jobs and big jobs.
Patch & Prep, $549 + GST
Holes, dents and cracks repaired and sanded, ready for paint. A morning or afternoon on site.
Painter for a Day, $995
A licensed painter for a full day to patch and paint a room, doors, trims or a list of small jobs.
Refresh & Reset, from $3,500
Whole rooms, whole homes and exteriors, quoted after an inspection, with paint and materials included.
what you can usually skip.
Rooms that already look good. Hidden areas such as the inside of cupboards. Anything a buyer is likely to change anyway. A good painter will tell you what isn’t worth spending on.
selling soon?
Tell us your campaign dates and we will plan the work around them. Get a free quote.
common questions.
How early should I book painters before selling?
As early as you can, ideally before photos are booked. That gives time for repairs, preparation and a tidy finish.
Is it worth painting before I sell?
In many cases, yes. It is a relatively small cost compared to the sale price, and it helps the home present well. We will tell you honestly what is worth doing.
What colour should I paint a house for sale?
A warm neutral that suits the light and your floors. Test it before you commit.
Can you work around my open home dates?
Yes. We plan repairs, colour updates and repaints around your campaign dates.
Can you paint a tenanted property?
Yes. We plan access with you and the tenants, and keep the disruption low.
getting a quote is easy.
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