HomeGain’s Home Sale Maximizer Guide proves the investment on paint is worth it. Adding a fresh coat averages a 250% return on investment (ROI). Always select a light neutral colour to appeal to as many buyers as possible.
 
For more tips on painting, check out Carrie N. Culpepper’s article on AOL Real Estate “Painting Tips for Home Staging.”

Contrary to popular belief, staging is not decorating. Although staging uses decorating principles, it is a marketing tool that appeals to the masses.
 
Kelly Huth from The Express-Times compares the two in her article “Staging your home for the market.”