Your Home’s Front Door Color Can Bring You More Money

The Right Front Door Color Could Earn You $6,000 More When Selling Your Home

Yep, that's right, you could make over $6,000 more if your home's front door is painted in the right color! According to the latest research from Zillow and Reader's Digest, choosing the wrong color (let alone the wrong house color) could lead to a lower offer when selling your home.

The Impact of Color on Home Sales

As I do a weekly real estate show with Texas Realtor Tonya Harbin, she often reminds our listeners that the color of a home can make a huge difference. It can either attract buyers instantly or, worse yet, deter them from even booking a showing if the listing photos aren’t appealing.

The Pandemic Sparked a Home Improvement Trend

During the COVID-19 confinement, many homeowners took the opportunity to update their homes. One of the biggest trends? Painting the front door. Initially, white and red were the go-to colors.

Black Doors Sell for More Money

Then, realtors started noticing a trend, homes with black, smoky black, or charcoal-colored front doors were selling for an average of $6,271 more than expected. As Tonya shared with us, many of these homes were even receiving offers above the asking price.

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A Small Investment With a Big Return

Now, take this into consideration: hiring a professional painter for a front door can cost anywhere from $100 to $400. But if you DIY the job, a bucket of black paint costs about $50. That, my friend, is what I call a stellar investment.

What Colors to Avoid When Selling Your Home

Attention, Texans thinking about selling your home, if you’re serious about getting top dollar, consider a front door refresh. But don’t stop there.

When it comes to interior colors, avoid red or brown walls, they’re a BIG no-no for buyers. On the other hand, light blue bathrooms and taupe-colored living rooms have been linked to higher home sale prices. Meanwhile, homes with darker interior colors sold for as much as $2,300 less than the asking price.