EP27 - Richard Burrows with Sherwin Williams - a podcast by Brian Cook And Kindra Cox

On Episode 27 of The Brian and Kindra Show, they sat down with Richard Burrows, Store Manager of Sherwin Williams in Woodward to discuss paint tips and trends. 

One thing Kindra has learned in real estate is paint is not just pretty, but paint is also for property preservation. If you’re planning to list your home on the market, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase its value is also one of the simplest, paint. Your home is more likely to sell with a fresh coat of paint, which is the first thing buyers see. 

Regarding interior paint, the right color of paint can create an illusion that a small room is bigger and vice versa. Light and neutral paints will make a room brighter and appear bigger. Warm and dark paints will make a room cozier and appear smaller. Don’t forget to freshen-up baseboards and trim. Having a contrasting color, typically white, in these areas can make a good impression on buyers. 

Should you paint your ceiling with the same paint you use on your walls? This is a preference, not a rule. Ceiling paints are generally flat finishes, white is the most common. Flat paints on ceilings will help minimize reflection and glare. 

Warm, neutral colors make it easier for potential buyers to imagine themselves living in a home because the paint goes with just about anything.  As realtors, it’s important for Brian and Kindra to pay attention to national and local trends of real estate. They remind us that what trends are on the coasts, might not be as prevalent in the midwest. 

Regarding exterior paint, it’s recommended to have no more than three colors. As the exterior is the first thing buyers see, having too many colors can make the home appear choppy, smaller, and distracting. Try using a 60-30-10 model for painting the exterior, 60% body (stucco, brick), 30% trim and garage doors, and 10% front and shutters with a pop of color. 

Why is paint so important? Research shows that an interior paint job can provide a 107% return of investment and an exterior paint job can provide a 55% return. Brian and Kindra have seen these results twofold. Between the fresh smell and clean look, putting the extra time in for fresh paint will help sell your home. 

Wanting to touch up paint in your home and don’t know the specific color? Sherwin Williams has two tools that allow you to color match. ColorSnap, is an app with a corresponding device that scans the color and tells you the closest color available and what some differences are. If you want to be more precise, you can bring a sample into the store that they will scan it with a photospectrometer. 

Brian and Kindra hope these tips have been helpful to you. As always, if you have any questions or need help, please feel free to reach out to your local real estate professional.

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