🏡 Is It Worth Repainting Your Home Before Selling?
Here’s What Realtors Say (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
You’ve decided to sell your home. You deep-cleaned every room, mulched the yard, maybe even staged the furniture…
But what about the paint on your walls?
If your exterior or interior paint is faded, outdated, or scuffed, it could be costing you thousands — even in a hot market.
Here’s what real estate experts say about repainting before listing your home 👇
🎯 1. First Impressions = Selling Power
Realtors agree: Buyers form an opinion within seconds of seeing a home — and faded, peeling, or dated paint instantly lowers perceived value.
🧠 “A fresh coat of paint is one of the highest ROI improvements a seller can make.”
– Jacksonville Realtor, Kelly M.
✅ A professionally painted exterior boosts:
Curb appeal
Trust (“This home is well maintained”)
Photos (online views = more showings)
🎨 2. Neutral Colors Help Buyers Envision Themselves
Bright red kitchen? Deep green living room? While those colors may be your style, most buyers want a blank canvas.
🏡 “Neutral tones make rooms feel bigger, cleaner, and more move-in ready.”
– Realtor advice from HomeLight survey
✅ Popular pre-sale colors:
Soft beige or greige
Warm whites
Light grays
Light taupe
Ask us — we’ll help you pick buyer-friendly tones that pop in photos without scaring buyers away.
💰 3. It Can Add Up to $5,000–$10,000 in Perceived Value
According to Zillow and Realtor.com, exterior and interior paint can increase sale price by thousands — often 20x what you invested.
✔️ Professional painting: $2,000–$4,000
💰 Increased perceived value: $10,000+
At Sunshine Pro Paint, we’ve seen Jacksonville homes sell faster and at better price points after a clean, updated paint job.
⏳ 4. Move Faster on the Market
If your home has been sitting for weeks, fresh paint can reignite interest and help you reposition your listing.
Even better? Schedule painting before listing so your photos shine from day one.
✅ Bonus: We work with agents and stagers to hit deadlines and make listings look their best.
🤔 When Is Repainting Not Necessary?
If your paint is under 3 years old and still looks clean and modern
If you’re selling as-is at a heavy discount
If it’s a full renovation or investor flip
Otherwise, paint is a fast, affordable facelift that works every time.
🛠️ Selling in Jacksonville? Sunshine Pro Paint Has Your Back
We work with homeowners and realtors across Northeast Florida to:
✔️ Boost curb appeal
✔️ Prep interiors with buyer-friendly colors
✔️ Finish the job fast so you can list with confidence
📍 Family-owned, local business
📲 DM us to book a free estimate for your listing — we’ll help you sell with style!
