--- title: Why a Fresh Coat of Paint Can Attract New Apartment Residents description: Are you looking for ways to attract new apartment residents? The solution could be as simple as painting each unit before showing and leasing out the apartment. Learn why! image: https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Attract%20New%20Apartment%20Residents.jpg --- [![Group 5068](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Group%205068.svg "Group 5068")](https://www.hometeampm.com) - [About](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Company It’s been over 20 years and our goal hasn’t changed](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Our Team Meet the Home Team Property Management Team](https://www.hometeampm.com/our-team) - [Why Choose Us No matter your property management goals, we will get you there](https://www.hometeampm.com/why-choose-us) - [Careers Take a look at our open positions and feel free to submit an application if your experience is a match](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Vendors We are continually seeking out qualified, professional vendors to fulfill goods or maintenance contracts](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/vendor-relations) - [Connect With Us Reach out to our expert team to see how we can assist you with your property management needs](https://www.hometeampm.com/contact-us) - [Testimonials Read HomeTeam Property Management client testimonials here](https://www.hometeampm.com/testimonials) - [MANAGEMENT SERVICES](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Residential View our residential property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/residential-management) - [Commercial View our commercial property management services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/commercial-management) - [Marketing View how we market your property to prospective tenants](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/marketing) - [Accounting We specialize in complete financial services for our property owners](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/accounting) - [Maintenance Property maintenance is one of the most important aspects of maximizing your investment](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/maintenance) - [Leasing Our leasing department utilizes the latest in application and credit screening procedures](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/leasing) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [OWNERS](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Marketing Your Property Learn how we market your property to ensure the maximum exposure to qualified buyers](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/marketing-your-property) - [Renting Your Property We provide you with guidance on how to ready your property to compete in the ever-changing rental market](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/renting-your-property) - [Maintaining Your Property The best approach to maintenance is preventative maintenance, and this is HomeTeam Property Management policy](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/maintaining-your-property) - [No - Eviction Guarantee We are so confident in our tenant selection process that we include a No-Eviction Guarantee](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners/no-eviction-guarantee) - [Free Rental Analysis Get a free rental valuation of your investment property](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Owner Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in) - [Get a Quote Learn how much it would cost to manage your property](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services/getting-started) - [TENANTS](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants) - [Rental Search Find your next place to live in San Diego](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - [Tenant Portal Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in) - [Pay Your Rent Paying rent on time has never been easier](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/pay-your-rent) - [Future Tenants Important information for tenants wanting to lease a property from HomeTeam](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/future-tenants) - [Move Out We want your move-out to be a pleasant and successful one](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/move-out) - [Notice To Vacate Moving out? Submit your notice to vacate here!](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants/notice-to-vacate) - [PROPERTIES](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - [Residential Find your next place to live in San Diego](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - [Commercial Find your next space to do business in San Diego](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) - AGENT REFERRAL PROGRAM - [Learning Center](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog) - [Free Resources Access valuable resources and information at no cost](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog) - [Blog Stay informed with our insightful articles and updates](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog) - LOGIN - [Tenant Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/connect/users/sign_in) - [Owner Login Sign-in to monitor your account](https://hometeam.appfolio.com/oportal/users/log_in) # Why a Fresh Coat of Paint Can Attract New Apartment Residents HomeTeam Property Management  | 18 September 2018 Share - [![icon-fb](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Home_Team_2022/image/icon-fb.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/fresh-paint-can-attract-new-apartment-residents&title=Why+a+Fresh+Coat+of+Paint+Can+Attract+New+Apartment+Residents&picture=https://21589715.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21589715/Imported_Blog_Media/Attract%20New%20Apartment%20Residents.jpg&description=Are+you+looking+for+ways+to+attract+new+apartment+residents%3F+The+solution+could+be+as+simple+as+painting+each+unit+before+showing+and+leasing+out+the+apartment.+Learn+why%21) - [![icon-twitter](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Home_Team_2022/image/icon-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/fresh-paint-can-attract-new-apartment-residents&text=Why+a+Fresh+Coat+of+Paint+Can+Attract+New+Apartment+Residents%20-%20https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/fresh-paint-can-attract-new-apartment-residents) - [![icon-youtube](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Home_Team_2022/image/icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/fresh-paint-can-attract-new-apartment-residents&title=Why+a+Fresh+Coat+of+Paint+Can+Attract+New+Apartment+Residents&summary=Are+you+looking+for+ways+to+attract+new+apartment+residents%3F+The+solution+could+be+as+simple+as+painting+each+unit+before+showing+and+leasing+out+the+apartment.+Learn+why%21) ![Attract New Apartment Residents](https://www.hometeampm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Attract%20New%20Apartment%20Residents.jpg?width=1254&name=Attract%20New%20Apartment%20Residents.jpg) ## How to Attract New Apartment Residents Owning or managing an apartment building is all about balancing your numbers. Technically, it's a good thing to always have a few units open in order to welcome new residents. The entire business model of an apartment building or complex is that the rent from occupied units can cover the expenses of the occasionally empty unit. However, when your ratio is starting to slip even in a high-demand housing market like we have today, something needs to be done. You begin to wonder if it's old appliances making your units look bad, outdated lease terms, or some change in the neighborhood. Yet, what many apartment managers don't realize is that the solution could be as simple as a fresh coat of paint. ## Nothing Says Disrepair Like Old Paint Many apartment buildings and complexes with a [hard-working maintenance team](https://blog.hometeampm.com/7-emergency-property-maintenance-calls-that-cant-wait-until-morning) can keep the units and grounds in perfect repair with working pipes, clear drains, and high-performance appliances. But people will still think 'What an old building' if you forget to update your paint. No matter how beautifully designed and well-maintained your units are, if the paint is discolored and chipping, that's all potential new residents will see. You see, old paint makes everything around it look older; from the appliances to the floor tile. It can even make nice furniture look shabby. So, naturally, no one wants to live in an apartment with a flaking paint job. On the flip-side, people tend to associate fresh paint with active maintenance because it is the most visible sign of someone who has done work recently on the unit. This is why some apartment managers consider a quick repainting to be a standard part of cleaning to [attract new apartment residents](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2018/07/09/seven-ways-to-attract-high-quality-residents-to-your-apartment-community/). ## New Exterior Paint Rejuvenates the Whole Building Of course, building the appeal of your apartment community is as much about the building and grounds as the individual units. You want people to feel like they could feel at home in your community before they're even finished parking! So, beautiful landscaping and well-kept exteriors say as much about an apartment as the appliances. Peeling siding or chipping paint doesn't make a good showing for the quality of your complex, amenities, and maintenance. Fresh paint also suggests high-quality amenities, clean and updated shared areas, and attentive maintenance service for the apartment units. ## Popular Interior Colors Change by the Decade Another way that paint can influence your future resident's view of the apartments is style. While subtle and fleeting, certain colors are probably more popular in some years or decades than others. Even if your apartment interior paint is flawless and indestructible, it's important to repaint every few years in order to make sure your apartments appeal to modern consumers. Today, cool blue-tinted grays are the current fashion and are considered to make a space look roomier and more relaxed. Now, if your apartments are still painted in the warm tones that were popular in the recent past, it's time for a quick modernizing upgrade. Otherwise, your space will look dated and residents might even guess you're staging for an older audience. ## Going From Outdated to Trendy in One Simple Step Finally, paint can also be used to completely transform the look and feel of your apartments without actually having to renovate. Paint can change the way light plays through a room and how big or small a room feels. It can also be used to direct the natural flow from one room to the next. An accent wall in one intense color can influence the appearance of the rest of the room while maintaining a mostly neutral color scheme and subtle differences in wall, trim, and cabinet paint can add a touch of luxury and style to your apartments where they might have otherwise looked plain and cookie-cutter. [Property management](https://blog.hometeampm.com/key-upcoming-trends-for-property-managers-to-look-for) is all about knowing the right time to inspect, the right repairs for the job, and when it's time to update the unit to boost property value and attract new residents. Here at HomeTeam Property management, we always know when it’s time to repaint and take pride in maintaining the quality and appeal of both single family and multi-family properties. ![icon](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Home_Team_2022/Group%205168%20(1).svg) #### SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE THE LATEST NEWS Stay in the know with the latest news form the leaders in property management ### Subscribe Here! ### Popular Posts #### The Great Pet Debate: To Allow Pets In Your... | HomeTeam Property Management | 30 January 2020 When you become a landlord, it is up to you to decide what you will... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/great-pet-debate-allow-pets-in-apartment) #### What Counts as a Rental Home Maintenance... | HomeTeam Property Management | 11 November 2020 Tenants are often shy about calling for repairs from their landlords... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/what-counts-as-a-rental-home-maintenance-emergency) #### How Many Pets Should Be Permitted Inside Your... | HomeTeam Property Management | 16 June 2020 It's estimated that 67% of all families in the U.S. own at least one... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/how-many-pets-should-be-permitted-inside-your-property) ## SIMILAR POSTS #### 5 Apartment Friendly Pets that Never Touch the Floor | HomeTeam Property Management  | 06 February 2020 There have been many discussions about how wise it is to keep pets in apartments. Dogs take a great... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/5-apartment-friendly-pets) #### Tips For Your First Apartment | HomeTeam Property Management  | 25 November 2020 Finding and renting your first apartment can be very exciting, yet it can also be intimidating! You... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/tips-for-your-first-apartment) #### Tips for First-Time Renters | HomeTeam Property Management  | 04 August 2017 Moving out on your own is exciting. You have spent your entire life living under your parents’... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/first-time-renters) #### Tips for Choosing the Right Pet for your Apartment | HomeTeam Property Management  | 06 June 2013 Pet lovers have one thing in common. Even if they live in a tiny studio apartment, they need a pet... [READ FULL POST](https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/choosing-pet-apartment) [![hometeam-logo](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Hometeam%20Webiste/Footer/hometeam-logo.svg "hometeam-logo")](https://www.hometeampm.com) In 1992, HomeTeam Property Management started with a simple goal: **To provide clients with quality property management services to maintain their investment.** [![icon-facebook](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Hometeam%20Webiste/Footer/icon-facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/HomeTeamPropertyManagement) [![icon-twitter](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Hometeam%20Webiste/Footer/icon-twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/hometeampm) [![icon-youtube](https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Hometeam%20Webiste/Footer/icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/user/hometeampm/videos) #### NAVIGATION - [About](https://www.hometeampm.com/about/about-hpm) - [Management Services](https://www.hometeampm.com/management-services) - [Owners](https://www.hometeampm.com/owners) - [Tenants](https://www.hometeampm.com/tenants) - [Properties](https://www.hometeampm.com/properties) #### CONTACT US **San Diego Office** 821 Bowsprit Road Chula Vista, CA 91914 **Phone:** [(619) 872-7368](tel:619-872-7368) [(855) 450-7368](tel:855-450-7368) #### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG Stay in the know with the latest news form the leaders in property management © 2022 **Hometeam Property Management.** All Rights Reserved. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.hometeampm.com/privacy-policy) Hometeam Property Management is committed to ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Including incorporating the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 (https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/) and applying Level A Success Criteria and conformance Requirements. [*Website by Geekly Media*](https://www.geeklymedia.com/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "HomeTeam Property Management", "url" : "https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/author/hometeam-property-management" }, "dateModified" : "2022-10-05T14:18:02.312Z", "datePublished" : "2018-09-18T18:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Why a Fresh Coat of Paint Can Attract New Apartment Residents", "image" : [ "https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Attract%20New%20Apartment%20Residents.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.hometeampm.com/blog/fresh-paint-can-attract-new-apartment-residents", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://www.hometeampm.com/hubfs/logo%20(1).png" }, "name" : "HomeTeam Property Management" } } ```