How Exterior Painting Increases Home Value

When you think of improvements to your home, designs for the indoor space are commonly what homeowners have up their sleeves or at least in their minds. All of these are great, but one of the best ways to raise value in your home is with exterior painting. Crisp, clean exteriors don’t just look better they’re more protective against weathering, they tell prospective buyers that the house has been cared for and can add to its resale value. In this post, we will examine how painting the exterior of your house to improve its worth as well as what it provides and how to make the most of it.

First Impressions Matter

One of the biggest elements that go into a home’s market value is how it looks from the outside (ie: Curb Appeal). It’s equally important to keep outside appearances in mind, too: Buyers make snap judgments about houses just as quickly when viewing them from the street. A house with worn, peeling or old exterior paint can look like it’s not cared for, even if the structure of the home is sound. Painting the exterior of your house both freshens and improves its appearance, giving it a more up-to-date look that appears well-cared-for. 

Increased curb appeal 

Fresh paint makes a house look new again, helping you sell your home faster. Buyers will notice if they pull up to your home and see chipping paint or there are significant discoloration through the property trail! Better condition A freshly painted house looks well-maintained, which boosts its desirability and perceived value. In reality, real estate pros say houses with great curb appeal have an easier time selling and command higher prices than similar houses in the area with less impressive exteriors.

Protects Your Home from Damage

There’s more to outdoor painting than just good looks. There was a time when the sun, rain, snow and water were able to weather siding, wood, stucco or brick; overtime they begin to fall apart. Paint serves as a shield to protect your home from moisture, UV rays and temperature swings.

House painting on the outside keeps rotten and deteriorating wood at bay, saving you costs that come with its repair. Resilient homes retain a baseline of value and attractiveness decades into the future, providing assurance to homebuyers about the long-term purchase.

Gives the Home a Fresh New Age Look

A home’s style can be dramatically changed by its exterior colors, finishes and accents. A fresh color scheme can instantly update an older home. For example, buyers are often drawn to neutral colours as they can be both versatile and work well with any external features. Exterior painting also opens the door to freshening trim, shutters, doors and other exterior architectural details. Accenting with color or a new finish will let your home compete in today’s tough real estate market. Updated exteriors create an elegant, sophisticated and more valuable look for a home – no matter its size.

Increases Energy Efficiency

High-quality exterior paints that reflect or insulate can even enhance a home’s energy efficiency. Another feature of lighter paints is their ability to reflect sunlight which can cool homes during the summer, and certain paints contain thermal properties that not only insulate a home, but help keep it warm in colder weather.

Homes with energy-efficient improvements can be more appealing to some buyers, and can also be eligible for rebates and tax credits. Exterior painting is not in itself a significant energy upgrade, but when done with other improvements it can add to the marketability and value of your home.

Boosts Market Value and ROI

Professional exterior paint services are an investment that usually pays off. Making it look good can also add value, exterior painting is often part of a remodeling job, and as per real estate studies interior painting has been shown to increase a home’s resale value 5to10% or even more depending on the condition/location of your house.

This is particularly true when selling in highly competitive markets, or predominantly affluent neighborhoods. Buyers will pay more for a home that looks well-maintained, updated and move-in ready. Contrast to other expensive changes, exterior paint is an inexpensive way to beautify your home and protect it. Therefore, applying new colors for your wall has a great return on investment – next time you’re considering for an upgrade, painting walls should be one of them.

Preserves Building Materials

House painting exteriors not only provides your home with protection, it also increases the life of building materials. Wood siding, trim and decks are particularly vulnerable to weathering, rot, and insect attack. Good paint or stain coats the wood so water can’t penetrate and cause damage.

Bricks and stucco also benefit from sealants that resist cracking, water damage and discoloration. Longer lasting materials mean lower maintenance costs associated with your home, preserving its value over time.

Improves Neighborhood Appeal

Homes that have their exteriors recently painted can improve the appearance and value of a community. When a few people in an area are maintaining their homes, it is likely to increase property values for the whole community. This is a not-so-obvious, but important way that exterior painting can add to your home’s value. Attractive curb appeal doesn’t just bring in buyers it brings you pride.

Professional vs. DIY Painting

Though a few do-it-yourselfers may dare to tackle the task, there are some obvious reasons why enlisting professional exterior painters makes sense:

Quality and Longevity: 

Professionals use top-of-the-line paints, primers, and applications to preserve your finish.

Time and Efficiency:

Painting an entire exterior is arduous work; professionals tackle it with skill and speed.

Pay attention to detail: 

Professionals know how to cover it right, do prep work and focus on the architectural details.

Safety Exterior painting can require ladders, scaffolding and heights – professionals are trained for and have the necessary equipment.

Consider professional services as an investment; a polished finish that adds value and reduces the chance of errors needing expensive touch up or repair.

How Exterior Home Painting Can Get You More Money

• Pick The Appropriate Colors: Neutral, modern colors attract the most buyers. Doors and trim in accent colors can add visual interest.
• Prep Surfaces: Make sure to clean, sand, and treat siding, moulding and other surfaces for oxidative stress before painting so you can get the job done right!
• Use Quality Products: Use high quality exterior paints and primers designed to withstand the weather’s harsh elements. They also outlast and resist fading, cracking and peeling.
• Pinpoint Curb Appeal Details: Painted shutters, doors, railings and trim add curb appeal by enriching architectural features and creating a linked appearance.
• Upkeep Regularly: Keep the outside of the house clean, patch up any places that receive wear and tear, and repaint as necessary in order to maintain home value.

Conclusion

Exterior Painting Investing in exterior painting is much more than a cosmetic touch-up – it’s an investment of the strategic kind that ups your property’s curb appeal, protects its structure from the elements, increases energy efficiency and market value. If you’re selling your home or just want to enjoy a new, updated look then interior painting has both instant appeal and lasting benefits. A bright and fresh paint job can work wonders on the appearance of a home, resulting in heightened street appeal and an increased selling price. In the competitive housing market, a house that catches the eye is more likely to sell because a fresh (and beautiful) exterior says “I’m well-cared for” to potential buyers and adds on to your equity in your home. It’s a wise investment in your property, improving the neighborhood, and being able to relax in a beautiful, high-dollar home without lifting a finger for years on end.