If you decide to invest the money to paint your home's interior or exterior, or both, it should increase the value of your home. Exterior painting can increase the value of your home between 2% – 5%. A freshly painted exterior enhances curb appeal and makes the house look cared for. Buyers may assume that any issues with the exterior were fixed when the painters were working on the house. A potential buyer may find value in the fact that the house has been recently painted and they will not have to do it again for a while. A freshly painted interior can add value too, for the same reasons.The amount of value is harder to determine because everyone has their own tastes. Even if you just painted your house, a prospective buyer may not like the colors you chose and will want to redo it anyway. They may not like the exterior color of the house either but they do not have to stare at the exterior color day in and day out. Nevertheless, a freshly painted house gives the impression of a clean, well-cared-for home.