Give Your Home a Makeover With Fresh Exterior Paint

Whether you are planning to move or stay put, if you home’s exterior is looking a bit drab, outdated or just unattractive it is time to do something about it.

Whether you are planning to move or stay put, if you home’s exterior is looking a bit drab, outdated or just unattractive it is time to do something about it.  We all know that when meeting people, first impressions really do matter. And, this is the same with homes.  Call it a “first impression” or call it “curb appeal,” whatever you call it, it is the way someone perceives your home when standing in front of or driving by it.  If your home’s exterior is looking a little worse for the wear and you plan on staying there, it will add value to your home and make it more beautiful for your guests.  But, if you are planning to sell your home, it is critically important that your home’s exterior looks polished and inviting and painting it is a great way to achieve that. HouseLogic explains the importance of paint when selling and offers some helpful advice, “The most commonly offered curb appeal advice from real estate pros and appraisers is to give the exterior of your home a good paint job. Buyers will instantly notice it, and appraisers will value it.
Of course, painting is an expensive and time-consuming facelift… Resist the urge to make a statement with color. An appraiser will mark down the value of a house that’s painted a wildly different color from its competition.”

A home can be given a complete makeover simply be repainting.  A simple freshening of the overall appearance can be achieved, or a total facelift.  When choosing paint you may only choose one color but you will likely be choosing a few paint colors to not just paint the main structure but enhance the details as well.  Homes are best painted in a neutral/natural color palette that is universally appealing and blends well with surroundings.  If you live in a neighborhood that is governed by an HOA, you must consult them first to determine what colors you are allowed to paint your home’s exterior.  Next, it is important to choose the right paint for your home’s exterior.  When you make an investment in paint, you want to be sure that it will last through all kinds of weather and truly stand the test of time.  This, and the ability to properly execute your home’s exterior painting is why you should hire a professional contractor.  A professional handyman or contractor can help you select the appropriate paint for your home, prepare the exterior to be painted, and then using their expertise and special tools, properly paint the exterior of home so that you achieve your desired result.