Staging Tip: Paint it Light ...

If you want to sell your condo fast - and we know you do! - the more neutral the space, the more people you can reach out of the potential buyers pool.  People want to move into homes that are "move-in-ready", they do not want to have to paint anymore.  Having a dark green wall or a pink bathroom, will limit your list of buyers to mainly those poeple who like dark green walls and pink bathrooms!

For smaller spaces, the easiest and least expensive way to help it seem bigger is by painting the walls light, neutral colours. Having darker tones on walls visually contracts space, lighter tones open it up. Stay away from using multiple colours for different rooms, as it visually “chops up” the space. Keeping the same uniform colour throughout helps detract from the size and enhances the visual flow.

One final tip: Painting your ceiling a bold, funky colour is great if you are the one moving in. But for selling, keep it nice and white.  This will  keep rooms feeling tall and your condo filling open.

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Tip of the Week - Paint it Neutral!

One of the number one mistakes that home owners make when they go to sell is underestimating the power of colour. The paint colours of a condo or home can dramatically influence the way that buyers respond to a space. Even neglecting badly marked walls will cost you far more when the offers come in, than it would cost to do it yourself.

In our experience, at DesigntoSell.ca, a warm and inviting paint palette is always the best choice. It allows for buyers to imagine their own style in your space.

Bold colours like reds, blues and greens may go well with your decor, but the majority of buyers want neutral shades. Warm taupes', tans and light gray tones carefully chosen to complement existing flooring, cabinetry and counter tops will win every time! White is no longer a neutral colour.

"In print, white feels cold and stark.", Darren Brand, DTS Colour Expert.

Introducing an appropriate neutral tone complimented with tasteful staging is the way to attract buyer interest and to garner quick offers.

"Neutral colours also help a property look best in photographs online, which is where potential buyers first make the decision to look at a house or condo in person." - Long & Foster Estate Agent, Deb Gorham.

Potential buyers do not want to walk into a home and automatically think of the added money they will have to spend to re-paint your space. Neutral tones in a matte finish say, "I'm ready to be lived in!"

Here at DesignedtoSell.ca, we can help you pick the colours that will best suit your home. We can provide you with expert painting and staging services.

Contact us for a free estimate at 416-829-9298 or info@designedtosell.ca.