So you've decided to sell your home. Interior painting is an excellent way to stage your home and make a great first impression to potential buyers. By giving your rooms an eye-catching look you're sure to increase your chances of selling your home at a fair price.

Consult the experts at your local stores. In Cedar City we have an ACE, Home Depot, Walmart and more, for the right advice and supplies to start your paint project.

Step 1. Chose Which Rooms to Paint

Choose which rooms to paint first. Rooms where the walls are damaged or out-of-date are good places to start. Also consider repainting high-traffic rooms, such as kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms.

Step 2. Choose Your Paint Colors

Consider your market. Who will be looking at your house? A family with six young children will love washable walls, while a retiree may appreciate uniformity and sensible colors. Keep in mind that you're not painting to satisfy your personal tastes and aesthetics, but to make your home universally desirable. Your goal here is to ''depersonalize'' your home in order to make it seem like anyone could live there.

When painting interior rooms your goal should be to give buyers an idea of the room's potential. Rooms painted in bold or daring colors, though enjoyable, may detract from the room itself. Real estate experts advise using a pallet of light, warm colors such as beige and taupe to create an inviting indoor atmosphere.

When choosing colors, consider the size and dimensions of the room. A darker color can give an intimate feel to a wider room, while a lighter color can make a small room feel larger. Avoid using stark white, which can make rooms feel sterile and does not highlight features, like large windows and fireplaces. If you're painting to match other surfaces in your home, take advantage of True Value's color-matching service to find the perfect shade.

Step 3. Prepare Rooms

Cover furniture and floors with tarps or drop cloths. With a damp cloth, wash walls with mild detergent and water. Patch holes and wall damage as well as you can with spackling compound. Scrape off flaky areas of old paint using a putty knife. Cover outlets and edges with painter's tape.

Step 4. Prime and Paint

You don't have to apply a coat of primer before you paint, but doing so will make the paint adhere and wear better. Additionally, priming is advisable if your walls are stained or you wish to use light-colored paint over dark walls. With a brush or roller, apply a latex primer widthwise in 6-ft. square sections, using a zigzag pattern of overlapping ''W'' strokes. Move from right to left, then left to right, spreading evenly with horizontal strokes. Once dry, pour your latex paint into the paint tray and apply using the same technique as priming. If necessary, apply a second coat of paint using the same technique as the first. You don't have to let the paint completely dry between coats, but your results will be better the longer you wait.

Step 5. Clean Up

Thoroughly rinse your roller covers and brushes in water until the solvent runs clear. Store in plastic bags or hang them on nails or hooks to dry. Remove the drop cloths and pull off the painter's tape at a 45-degree angle to avoid removing any fresh paint.

Well done! You've taken an important step toward preparing your home for the open market. If you would like more information on where to purchase paint in Cedar City just give me a call. Remember when it comes to selling your home I am your full service Realtor and I am always here to help.

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July 09, 2008
12:00 AM
Mid-Summer Renaissance Faire
26th Annual Utah Mid-Summer Renaissance Faire will take place at Cedar City Main Street Park. FREE. Contact 435-586-3711, 435-586-6757 or www.umrf.net.

Parowan Summer Concert Series
Parowan City Summer Concert Series at the Main Street gazebo in Parowan from 8 – 10 p.m. Groups TBA. For more information call 435-559-4504, 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org.
July 12, 2008
12:00 AM

July Jamboree
July Jamboree Street Festival. Cedar City’s Downtown Main Street comes alive with a spectacular car show, live entertainment and vendors. FREE. For more information call 435-586-7776.

July 12, 2008
12:00 AM
Iron Ranger Jr. Rodeo
Iron Ranger Jr. Rodeo Buckle Series will take place in the Iron Ranger Arena Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City. For more information call 435-586-9015.

July 17, 2008
12:00 AM
Neil Simon Festival
July 17 – August 9 The Neil Simon Festival will take place at the Heritage Theater, 105 N. 100 E., Cedar City. Presenting three plays: two of Simon’s works, “Fools” and Brighton Beach Memoirs”; and “I Do! I Do!” with book and lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. For more information or tickets call 866-35-SIMON 7-4666 or www.simonfest.org.

July 18, 2008
12:00 AM
Thunder on the Mountain Motorcycle Rally
11TH Annual Thunder on the Mountain Motorcycle Rally in Brian Head includes a BBQ, poker run and touring ride. For more information call 702-595-5711 or visit www.brianheadchamber.com.

July 18, 2008
12:00 AM
Duck Creek Chili Cook-off
July 18 – 19 Duck Creek Chili Cook-off at Duck Creek on Hwy U-14. Enjoy lots of food, craft booths, vendors and a live band both nights. For more information about the activities visit www.duckcreekdays.com or call 435-682-3330.

July 18, 2008
12:00 AM
Curtain Call Luncheons
July 18 - August 29 Curtain Call Luncheons every Friday at a local restaurant in Cedar City, lunch included. Get up close and personal with the actors of the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Purchase tickets at the Guild Courtesy Booth in the Utah Shakespearean Festival Auditorium. Contact 435-586-2300.

July 18, 2008
8:00 PM
Parowan Summer Concert Series
Parowan City Summer Concert Series at Main Street gazebo in Parowan from 8 – 10 p.m. Groups TBA. For more information call 435-559-4504, 435-477-9022 or visit www.parowan.org

July 24, 2008
12:00 AM
Pioneer Day Celebration
Pioneer Day Celebration. Enjoy parades and games to commemorate the arrival of the Mormon pioneers into Utah. Takes place in Cedar City 435-586-4484, Paragonah 435-477-8979 and Parowan 435-477-9022. FREE.

July 24, 2008
11:00 AM
Lions Family Rodeo
24th of July Lions Family Rodeo to take place at the Iron County Fair Grounds Race Track from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Phyllis 435-477-8825.

July 25, 2008
10:00 AM
Craft Faire
July 25 - 26 Christmas in July Craft Faire at the King’s Pavilion next to the Randall Jones Theater in Cedar City from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Contact 435-865-0912 or www.bard.org/About/guild.html.

Aug 01, 2008
9:00 AM
Iron Mission Art Exhibits
August 1 – 31 Iron Mission State Park Museum Special Art Exhibit feature Fine art paintings by Linda King Newell from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Iron Mission State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City. For more information call 435-586-9290.

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Summer is a Great Time to Buy or Sell Your Home

Cedar City has so many great community events.  This brings lots of tourist to our area.  Want to sell your home?  Why not take advantage and list your home when we have increased visitors in our area.  Interested in what the current market value of your home is in Cedar City or Enoch?  Just give me a call for a free, no obligation review. 

If you are a visitor and coming to Cedar City for one of our many summer activities please feel free to give me a call.  I would be happy to show you around the area and provide information on the real estate for sale.

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Remember Cedar is Always a Great Buy

Cedar City is a wonderful community.  Whether you are starting a family or ready to settle down.  Cedar has so much to offer.  Click here for a .pdf file on Cedar City. 

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