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Time to Sell - Time to Paint? by Downtown Minneapolis condo specialist Mike Weiland

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One of the most important factors in selling a Downtown Minneapolis condo involves the overall condition of the paint on both the interior and the common areas. In both cases this can be a make or break point for the sale. If there is any painting that needs to be done, it can be done very affordably and can add a lot of value to any condo for sale Downtown Minneapolis. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you need a paint job done.

#1 - Choose a neutral color

Neutral colors are the safest as far as selling a condo in Downtown Minneapolis quickly is concerned. If the outside areas of the condo needs painting, actively lobby you homeowner association to improve the exterior appearance.  The attractiveness of the building should be a part of regular maintenance.  This will raise the curb appeal of your Downtown Minneapolis condo substantially.

#2 - Finish the painting before any showings are scheduled

It will be a big turn-off to any potential buyer to see an incomplete paint job. Add to that any tools that are left out for the job and you will have your buyers leaving in a hurry. Make sure that the job is one hundred percent complete before scheduling any showings.

#3 - Seek professional advice

If you are completely lost as to what colors to choose and cannot envision how the job will appear when finished, you can hire a professional designer in Downtown Minneapolis for a quick consultation. There are qualified designers that will come to your condo for an hour and tell you the exact shades of color you should use to keep the color scheme neutral, light and calming. It is a small investment towards a higher selling price for your condo, and a quicker sale.

Don't be afraid to ask for help if need be. You can also ask your Downtown Minneapolis real estate agent for any references they may have for painters and design consultants in the Downtown Minneapolis area.

There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis condos. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.

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