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Selling Your House? Do This First!

August 10, 2021 1 min read

Front view of a house painted dark grey and burgundy with exterior paint.

If you're getting ready to list your house, you will want to add fresh paint to the exterior... It's the first thing people will see.

Take this Benjamain Moore exterior paint transformation for example. This house got a totally new look when our customers added rich looking colors to make their home stand out. A striking new look can make your home look newer and even bigger than it actually is. Make sure the colors you choose blend with those of your neighbors, but don't be afraid to be bold and take a step outside of the box.

Choose a product like Benjamin Moore's Regal Exterior that will have good coverage and hide the flaws your home may have gotten over time. A contrasting trim can give your new paint job that pop and complementing look you are really looking for.

Need help choosing a Benjamin Moore color? Stop into one of our showrooms and bring a picture of your home. We can even come to your location and give you an evaluation of what products and colors we feel would do the best job for your exterior.

See the stunning before and after below:

Before photo of a light beige colored house with an after photo of the house painted dark grey and burgundy.



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