The first reason that comes to mind is that a "professional paint job" will increase the homes value! There are many other reasons for painting before listing your home for sale. Another reason is damage repair, when the sellers have children or pets and there are loads of hand prints, scuff marks and wall marks that need more than a touch up. All those hand prints add up, especially when you see them all by the light switches, and doors. If you try and touch them up, they usually look worse, the professional term is flashing. Ever try spot removing on cheap flat paint?..You end up with a bigger mess! Nothing cheapens the look of a room when you see "touch-ups" or stains. Another reason to paint is due to the wrong color. Those reds or lime green or baby blues need to go. Nothing makes a room look smaller then these colors, neutral is the name of the game. A fresh coat of paint can hide a multitude of sins, most notable those of the smelly category.

On the exterior of a home, probably the most important, especially the front entrance way. While the realtor is trying to gain access, this gives the most important first impression to the buyers. Nothing more embarrassing then a poorly painted entry door. Rotten wood, peeling paint, mold and mildew is not exactly a selling point, in actuality it can cost you at closing. Home inspectors always point these things out.


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