To paint or not to paint...that is the question.
In the 1500 houses that I have done my "Walk and Talk" consultations, I have met many a giant, red or sooty brown fireplace. In older homes, they tend to be the focus of attention in a room. In many cases, that is not such a good thing. In this house in Edison, NJ you can see what I mean. The minute you walk into this small living room, all you see is this massive dark wall of brick that overpowers the room.Â
Sellers need to remember that the average age of buyers is 32, and they want fresh and updated homes. Anything a seller can do to appeal to this buyer is worth every penny. Remember, first time home buyers are usually mortgage poor and after their down payment to buy the house, they have limited funds to do updates. So when they tour a house, they look at all the things they will need to do and will either lowball the offer or pass on the property.
This brick fireplace was transformed to a light, bright, and inviting space once the house was painted and staged. Paint is botox for a house and will yield a 300% return on your investment that will be reflected in an offer. Sometimes you need to spend money to make money!