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Best Colors to Use When Selling Your House


If you are planning to put your home on the market and you want to get the best price, consider adding a fresh coat of paint to attract more homebuyers.

You have been told that curb appeal is key to selling your home. The exterior of a home is the first thing potential buyers see, which prompts them to want to see more. However, if your home doesn't look well maintained, the potential buyer may decide not to bother looking inside. Invest in painting your home's interior and exterior to increase its value and avoid low homebuyer bids.

Your house can sell faster, and its resale value can increase when you use the right colors. We are going to share with you the best colors to use and why to use them when preparing to put your house up for sale.




Increase Your Home's Value by Painting It


A new coat of paint can be just the thing to make it stand out from the competition and it can add value to your home's final sale price. It's important to consider not only the condition of your home but also its appearance. Repainting your home can make a huge difference in how much money you get for your home. According to USA Today, Paint adds between 1% - 3% to the final sale price of a home. For a $300,000 house, that could mean an extra $3,000—or up to an additional $9,000. The bottom line is that home buyers are swayed by appearances. If a house is in good condition and it looks like it's been taken care of, the buyer will be more attracted to it.

Before you start slapping on bright colors, consider this advice for choosing the best colors for selling a house.

If you want to sell your house quickly and at a high price, choose colors that are neutral and classic. Neutral tones are always safe bets because they don’t distract buyers from their main focus – the house itself! If you want buyers to focus on the features of your house, keep the colors of each room simple.

It will be easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves in your home if you have a neutral palette.


Neutral colors like taupe, gray and white are timeless, which means they will appeal to more potential buyers than bolder hues. While you might love bright reds and yellows, they won’t appeal to everyone — especially if you’re trying to sell your home rapidly without having multiple showings.

The color you choose should also be light enough to allow light to enter and not too dark to make your room appear smaller. Neutral colors are also great choices for both interior and exterior painting because they don't clash with other features in the house or outside landscape.

If you are wondering “what color should I paint my house interior”, here are a few recommendations on the best neutral paint colors to sell a house.

Best Colors When Selling a House

Light Gray

Gray is a versatile color that works well in hallways, kitchens, living and dining rooms (to create both formality and comfort), bedrooms or baths. Light gray with a warm undertone can help to retain natural light in the room while adding brightness.




Light Brown



This shade of brown is a neutral color that can fit many different styles. Potential homebuyers could benefit from this versatility.


Off-White Paint Colors



The off-white color creates an illusion that the room is larger. This is because the color helps to brighten up the room and make it look bigger than it actually is. Since it is neutral in nature it works well with any type of furniture or decor that a homebuyer will add to the house.

Paint Sheen Can Affect Its Appearance


The first thing to remember when painting is choosing the right sheen for your home. The sheen will affect how the paint looks on the walls and the amount of time it takes for the paint to dry. Paint comes in four different sheens: flat / matte (no shine), low gloss, eggshell (low shine), semi-gloss (medium shine), and high gloss (high shine).

Flat / Matte paint is ideal for ceilings because it will not draw attention away from the walls or other surface areas. As ceilings are rarely damaged, it is not necessary to paint them with a glossy finish.

Eggshell paints are great for indoor walls because they offer a nice balance between durability and shine. It also tends to hide imperfections better than flat paints do because they have more depth and texture in their finish. We recommend also using eggshell on interior walls like your living rooms and dining rooms.

Semi-gloss (medium shine) has good hiding power, so it covers imperfections well. It is also durable and looks good with all types of lighting. Semi-gloss paint is best for doors, trim (such as door frames and baseboards), and window casings. It is a great way to display the design and beauty of a room.

High-gloss (high shine) is the glossiest option available and is generally used only in high traffic areas. High-gloss paint can be slippery when wet, so it's not recommended for kitchen or bathroom floors or stairs.




As you can see, certain colors can help your home look newer, more spacious, or more attractive to buyers. The right colors can make the difference in your property selling quickly at a higher price. However, the impact of color on the buyer's willingness to bid and purchase is not always a guarantee. When using color to sell your house, remember to take into consideration other important factors that attract buyers as well. If you want to upgrade the appearance of your home book a free consultation with us, J & J Painting.


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