Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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When I sold my house in Los Angeles (I tricked the place out before selling it to get top-dollar - only spent 30K or so on the upgrades) my realtor hired a designer and the designer showed me a few color combinations for the exterior and I chose one I liked.
For the interior, my realtor swore up and down to go with off white for the walls. Now this went against everything I stand for as I hate rentals that have white walls because it's what the lazy landlords do.
My realtor maintained that we didn't want to choose an interior color the prospective buyer might not like. I was like MAAAAH! but I trusted the process and we sold the house for more than I thought possible and so I reckon she was correct.
In your opinion, what is the best color to paint the whole interior of the house to sell faster?
This is discussed often and the answer is usually the same: neutral colors of light grey, beige, or white. Any other color may be off-putting. Neutral colors allow them to see the space and then choose their own colors for personalization.
Real Estate Agent · San Pedro, CA · Member since 2019 · 253 posts · 128 votes
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@Christopher Rogers In most cases I prefer white. It seems to brighten up every room and a fresh coat of white paint makes everything feel more clean, both of which are attractive qualities for prospective buyers when they view properties. For those that dislike white paint, we portray it as a "blank canvas"
Real Estate Agent · Tipp City, OH · Member since 2018 · 65 posts · 35 votes
3y
I like to use light neutral colors (typically a beige or gray) with a fresh coat of white on all the trim. Stick with colors that most people will like. You don't want to scare off a potential buyer just because of a crazy colored wall.
Real Estate Agent · Member since 2023 · 38 posts · 35 votes
3y
Zillow once wrote an article stating that greys and darker statistically will bring more $$$ to the closing table (I believe they said something like 7k more) . My personal opinion agrees as many buyers are looking for a more contemporary feel without having the ability to new build. However, I will never be sure that a company that lost 530 million flipping houses is right.
Real Estate Agent · East Central Florida · Member since 2021 · 121 posts · 94 votes
3y
When doing my flips, I usually paint different gray shades with accent walls having a color in the similar gray spectrum. Something like a muted light gray all around, then a blue-gray or stone color as an accent in the master and other key areas of the home. Usually buyers love it.
Realtor · Athens, GA · Member since 2023 · 201 posts · 104 votes
3y
If you are staging then you could bring in some color and set the tone of a room, but if you're just going to have plain furniture or no furniture then light grays and whites make a space look clean and large, bounce light well and make semi gloss trim paint pop.
New to Real Estate · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2021 · 110 posts · 58 votes
3y
when it comes to choosing a paint color to sell a house, it's generally best to go for neutral colors that will appeal to the widest range of potential buyers. Neutral colors such as beige, gray, or white can help create a clean, fresh, and welcoming look, making it easier for buyers to envision themselves living in the space. Additionally, neutral colors provide a blank canvas for buyers to add their own personal touches once they move in.