🏡 Sell Faster with a Fresh Coat of Paint

If your property looks tired, dull, or dated — buyers will scroll past. A fast, affordable paint refresh can dramatically boost your home's appeal and value before it hits the market.

🔎 Thinking of Selling? Here's the Problem…

Many Homeowners Face This When Preparing To Sell:

  • Scuffs, stains, or faded colors make buyers assume the whole house needs work.

  • Bold or mismatched colors turn buyers off and make spaces feel smaller or darker.

  • You don’t want to overspend on a house you’re leaving – but you still want top dollar.

🛠️ At Key Painting, we solve this with fast, cost-effective paint refreshes that maximise your home’s value and market appeal.

✅ How We Help You Sell Smarter

  • We’ll get in and out quickly with clean, efficient processes and quick-drying paints.

  • We know what sells. Our expert consultants recommend timeless tones that make spaces feel fresh and spacious.

  • Tailored painting bundles designed specifically for pre-sale homes – no overspending.

  • We don’t cut corners. Even a quick refresh is executed with care and quality.

“The team at Key Painting made our home look brand new. We had three offers after the first open home.”
— Hannah, K - Mt Eden

Side-by-side comparison of a bathroom before and after renovation, showing improved cleanliness and updated fixtures.
Modern kitchen and living space featuring a white marble island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and minimalist decor.
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Room before and after renovation with green and cream walls.
Modern house exterior with gray and wood paneling, large windows, and a driveway, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with clouds.
Three painters in orange and navy uniforms labeled "Key Painting" are working on painting the exterior of a white, single-story house. One painter is on a ladder. A white tarp covers the ground near the house with paint supplies visible.
Interior of a room with fresh paint, a man inspecting the wall while kneeling on a drop cloth, a paint roller tray on the floor, and large windows opening to a backyard.
Side-by-side comparison showing an old house before renovation with weathered siding and a renovated house with fresh paint and new windows.

Our Step-by-Step Painting Process

  • Our team helps pick the perfect shade

  • We handle priming, minor repairs and sanding

  • Flawless coverage with high-quality paints

  • We ensure a professional finish

Modern house exterior with wooden siding, black-framed window, black door with frosted glass panel, and plants lining the entrance path.
Minimalist living room with beige sofas, wooden coffee table, fireplace, abstract artwork, and lamp in warm white tones.
Modern bathroom with white freestanding bathtub, wood cabinets, round mirrors, and glass shower enclosure.
Before and after renovation comparison of a bathroom; the left image shows a discolored wall with mold, and the right image shows a freshly painted, clean bathroom.
Modern living and dining room with ocean view, featuring marble table, transparent chairs, cozy seating, wooden flooring, decorative plants, and large windows.
A before and after comparison of a hallway renovation. The left side shows a yellow-painted hallway with a plain door and light fixture, labeled 'Before.' The right side features the same hallway with neutral-colored walls, a dark door, an updated li

💡 Why This Works

A fresh coat of neutral paint:

🎯 Perfect For You If:

Why Choose Key Painting?

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    Residential & Commercial Specialists

    We handle everything from renovations to large-scale commercial painting projects with precision and care

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    Long- Lasting, High Quality Paints

    We use premium paints designed for durability, weather resistance, and stunning aesthetics

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    Licensed & Insured Painters

    Trusted by homeowners, builders, and businesses across Auckland for Professional Results

Frequently Asked Questions: 🏡 Pre-Sale Painting Refresh in Auckland

  • Yes — fresh paint is one of the highest ROI improvements when selling your home.
    In Auckland, a pre-sale repaint can help:

    • Attract more buyers at open homes

    • Increase perceived value

    • Lead to faster sales and higher offers

    It’s one of the cheapest ways to make your property stand out without major renovation.

  • Costs depend on how much needs to be painted, the condition of the surfaces, and the size of your home.

    Typical ballpark ranges:

    • Partial interior refresh (main areas only): $3,500–$7,000

    • Full interior repaint: $6,000–$12,000

    • Interior + exterior combo: $12,000–$20,000+

    We offer fixed-price quotes and can tailor it to your sale timeline and budget.

  • We specialise in tight turnarounds for real estate deadlines.
    Most pre-sale paint jobs are completed in 48–72 hours depending on size.
    We can even prioritise high-impact areas like:

    • Entryways

    • Lounges

    • Kitchens

    • Master bedrooms

    We’ll work with your stager or agent to meet photo and open home deadlines.

  • Focus on high-impact, visible zones — not every single room.

    Top recommended areas to refresh:

    • Living areas & hallway walls

    • Entry/foyer zone

    • Kitchen & bathroom walls

    • Ceilings if yellowed or stained

    • Doors & trims for a clean finish

    We’ll guide you on where to spend and where to skip for max ROI.

  • Neutral, light colours work best to:

    • Make rooms feel larger

    • Appeal to a wider buyer pool

    • Enhance natural light

    Top resale-friendly Resene colours:

    • Quarter Black White

    • Sea Fog

    • Quarter Thorndon Cream

    • Spanish White

    We provide free colour consulting to match your home’s style and market.

Before and after image of house renovation showing a home exterior transformation from old, beige, and worn to modern, white, and updated.
A person wearing a reflective vest kneeling on a drop cloth in a room with wooden flooring, assessing a freshly painted wall. There is a paint tray on the drop cloth, and a sliding glass door nearby.
Before and after comparison of bathroom painted with different finishes. Left side shows a low sheen, dull appearance on walls and ceiling above a bathtub under a window. Right side shows a bright, smooth finish using Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss paint. Both have the same layout with a towel bar and frosted window.

  • No — in many cases, targeted painting is more cost-effective than a full repaint.
    We’ll assess your home and advise whether a full job is needed or if selective touch-ups and a few rooms will do the job.

    Sometimes just freshening the lounge, hallway, and trim makes a huge impact.

  • Only if it’s visibly tired, flaking, or discoloured.
    Exterior paint impacts street appeal, so we recommend it if:

    • The home is weatherboard or plaster and faded

    • Trim or windows are peeling

    • You want to wow buyers before they walk in

    We also offer quick exterior touch-ups instead of full repaints if needed.

  • Absolutely. We regularly work with agents and property stylists to:

    • Match your painting schedule to photography

    • Align colour choices with staging

    • Meet auction/open home timelines

    We’re a one-stop team — and our job isn’t done until your home shows beautifully.

  • No problem — we handle key collection, access coordination, and job completion without you needing to be on-site.
    We send:

    • Daily progress updates

    • Completion photos

    • A tidy, ready-for-market finish

    Perfect for vendors overseas, landlords, or trust sales.

  • In many cases, yes — repainting costs less, takes less time, and still gives the “wow factor.”
    Buyers care most about:

    • Clean walls

    • Light, bright spaces

    • Move-in readiness

    Paint gives you all three — for a fraction of what you’d spend on a kitchen or bathroom reno.