We're selling our condo in New Westminster and want to repaint to help with staging - what colours work best for Vancouver-area buyers?

For resale preparation in the Metro Vancouver market, neutral tones consistently perform best with buyers and their real estate agents. The current preferences among New Westminster and Greater Vancouver buyers lean toward warm whites and soft greiges — think Benjamin Moore's Cloud White, Edgecomb Gray, or Revere Pewter, or Dulux equivalents. These colours photograph well for MLS listings and appeal to the broadest range of buyers in Vancouver's competitive condo market. Avoid stark pure whites, which can feel cold in Vancouver's grey winter light, and steer clear of any bold or trendy accent walls that might polarize buyers. A consistent colour throughout the unit makes smaller condos feel larger and more cohesive, which is particularly important in New Westminster's condo market where many units are in the 600 to 900 square foot range. Professional pre-sale painting for a two-bedroom condo in New Westminster typically runs $2,500 to $4,500 and is widely considered one of the highest-return improvements you can make before listing. Many Vancouver-area real estate agents recommend it as a top-three staging investment. Use a satin or eggshell finish on walls for durability and easy cleaning, and semi-gloss on trim and doors. Coordinate with your realtor on colour selection before committing — they know what local buyers respond to and can guide you toward the right shade.

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