Selling a Home? 5 Reasons to Get a New Coat of Exterior Paint

When it comes to your home, first impressions matter – and a freshly painted exterior makes it look updated, well-maintained, and inviting.

If you’re preparing to sell a home, exterior painting is one of the most effective ways to attract buyers, sell quickly, and command your asking price.

More than just a cosmetic upgrade, a new coat of paint signals that your home has been well cared for, giving buyers confidence that it’s move-in ready.

Whether you're preparing to list your property or simply refreshing your home's appearance, a fresh coat of exterior paint can be a terrific way to boost curb appeal. In this blog, we'll cover key exterior painting tips to consider when preparing to sell, making sure your home is market-ready.

5 Reasons to Paint Your Home’s Exterior Before Selling

If you’re planning to sell your home, here are five excellent reasons to get a fresh coat of paint for your home’s exterior.

1. Make Your Online Listing Pop

In today’s real estate market, online listings are often the first impression buyers get. A fresh coat of paint can help your home stand out, and improve your chances of getting more in-person showings. The better your home looks online, the more likely it is to make a strong first impression, getting buyers through the door.

2. Boost Curb Appeal

A new, fresh coat of paint is a great to way to boost your curb appeal. It is a great opportunity to highlight your home’s best architectural features—like trim, shutters, columns, or unique textures—creating a cohesive and polished look. It can also work well with other curb appeal ideas, like trees and shrubs, gardens, lighting, and more.

3. Address Minor Wear-and-Tear

You want your home not only to look great in online listings, but it should also be free from surprises when potential buyers come to see it in person. Just because a listing looks great online doesn't mean that the same status is reflected when a potential buyer examines the home's exterior more closely.

Noticeable fading or peeling can drag down your home’s appearance. A fresh coat of paint signals to buyers that the home has been well-maintained and is move-in ready.

4. Choose an Appealing Color

Before selling a home, consider updating the exterior to a color that appeals to potential buyers. While your home's current color may suit your taste, certain colors like bold or dated shades can turn off buyers. Instead, opt for a more neutral palette, using warm, distinct accent colors on the door, shutters, and trim to highlight charm and character.

5. Increase The Perceived Value of Your Home

Above all, a new coat of exterior paint makes your home look newer and better cared for, which can lead to a faster sale at or above asking price. It sends a strong message that the home is well-maintained, making it more appealing to prospective buyers.

A Fresh Coat of Paint Sells Your Home Faster

A fresh coat of exterior paint does more than improve appearance, it signals value, care, and move-in readiness to potential buyers. If you want to sell faster, it’s one of the best investments you can make.

Ready to sell your home? The Andover realtors at The Carroll Group will help you sell your home, whether you're currently based in the Andovers or Greater Merrimack Valley.