Which Exterior Paint Colors Pack the Most Curb Appeal?

If you’ve ever gone through the process of selling a home before, you know that the biggest first step you must convince your buyer to take is to walk through the front door. Your greatest lure for the vigilant househunter is your curb appeal, from your landscaping and your tidiness to your choice of color schemes–and the Orlando exterior painting experts at New Ceilings are here to help.

After helping homeowners prepare their homes for selling for many years, we’ve found that certain paint colors help attract buyers more than others. Here are the top three colors you should consider when you’re preparing your home:

• Warm Taupe. Similar to the color choices for your home’s interior, your home’s exterior benefits from a light, easygoing neutral shade for a number of reasons. Taupe or putty colors easily blend in with their surroundings, allowing you to showcase your landscaping and the actual layout of the home. Rather than sticking out like a sore thumb, using a neutral shade on your home’s exterior will allow buyers to picture themselves in the house.

• Blue-Gray. A lovely, muted shade of blue is reminiscent of placid waters, making it very soothing and inviting for potential buyers. Especially here in Florida, ocean tones can attract those who want to celebrate all the state has to offer. Try using a light or white paint for your trim to make your home seem like a cozy seaside cottage–the perfect residence for any snowbird.

• Yellow. Yellow usually isn’t the first color that comes to mind for people looking to sell their homes, but it can actually help to give buyers a bright, sunny outlook. Now, we’re not talking about a garish highlighter yellow; try something a little more buttery, like a soft gold or a pale daisy tone. You’ll set your conversation off on the right foot.

Color is so powerful when staging any house for selling, and the right shade can even earn you a few thousand more dollars at the time of sale. If you’re not sure about what color will help you sell, you can always schedule a free consultation with one of our Sherwin-Williams professionals. To schedule your appointment or to learn more, give New Ceilings a call at (407) 378-6040 today.