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What should I repaint first before the sales photos?
Start by walking the apartment in daylight. Look at the entry, living areas and bedrooms, then the ceilings, doors and trim around them. Note scuffs, chips, patch marks and uneven colour. Prioritise the areas that interrupt the overall presentation rather than automatically repainting every surface.
Discuss your observations with the painter and selling agent. The agent can explain the campaign timing; the painter can assess what preparation and finish the surfaces need. Keep the scope tied to the property’s actual condition.
Can touch-ups replace repainting a whole wall?
Sometimes a small repair is enough, but a colour match does not guarantee an invisible patch. Existing paint can differ in sheen, texture and age. Ask whether a test is worthwhile and whether repainting to a natural break would produce a more consistent result.
Do not plan the budget around dozens of isolated touch-ups before the surfaces have been assessed. Request a targeted option and a broader room or wall option so you can compare the expected finish as well as the cost.
Should I choose a new colour scheme?
A coherent scheme can make the apartment easier to present, but there is no single white that suits every interior. Check samples beside the fixed finishes and in the light used for inspections. A large colour change may alter the preparation or paint system required.
If the current colours work well and are in good condition, a smaller refresh may be sufficient. Our pre-sale painting guide discusses where to focus, while our painting and value guide explains why a financial return cannot be promised.
How should painting fit around cleaning, styling and photography?
Agree on the paint scope first, then build the campaign schedule around a realistic finish date. Allow for repairs and product drying requirements, followed by cleaning and styling. Confirm with the painter when furniture and fittings can be positioned against freshly painted surfaces.
Tell us if access depends on a tenant moving out, settlement or building management. Also identify any balcony or exterior-facing work separately; an interior sales refresh does not automatically cover those surfaces.
- List the visible wear and surfaces to improve.
- Compare a targeted scope with a complete interior option.
- Confirm access, furniture removal and campaign dates.
- Keep the final walkthrough before photography where the schedule allows.
See painting services in Vaucluse and the apartment budget guide, or arrange a free quote for the work you are considering.
Frequently asked questions
Will repainting guarantee a higher sale price?
No. Painting can improve presentation, but sale outcomes depend on many factors. Choose a sensible scope for the apartment’s condition and your campaign budget.
Can you quote for only the entry and living room?
Yes. Specify the rooms and surfaces you want assessed, and ask for any alternative wider scope to be shown separately.
Should styling happen immediately after the last coat?
Coordinate it with the painter. The products and conditions determine when surfaces can be used and when furniture or fittings should touch them.
Discuss your apartment with Proview
Tell us the rooms, surfaces, access and timing you have in mind. We can assess the work and provide a free, itemised painting quote. You can also explore our interior and exterior painting service.