As a homeowner, you are going to want to keep up with all the routine care of your home. The home needs attention on the interior and the exterior. One of the concerns you have is to keep the paint in proper shape. If you paint your exterior before it requires it, then you may just be wasting money, unless it was done to change the color scheme. However, if you go too long without painting the home, then it can lower the value of your home because it will look neglected. Also, there will be more prep work to do when you finally do decide to have the exterior of the home painted. Here are signs you should have the exterior painted: 

It’s Time To Sell Your Home

If the time comes when you decide to put your home on the market, then one of the first things the real estate agent will likely convey to you is the importance of great curb appeal. The landscaping should be well-manicured, the walkways and driveway should be clean, and the home should be painted if it's been a while. This is also a good opportunity for you to paint the home a color that's more marketable.

The Exterior Looks Like It’s Fading

If you find that it looks like your home's paint is fading, it isn't an optical illusion. The direct sunlight fades everything from flooring to furniture and artwork. This is through the windows. Once you understand this, you will realize how faded your home's exterior can get since it doesn't really get a break from the sunlight during the daytime. If your home is looking faded, the only thing that's going to make it look fresh again is a nice, fresh paint job. 

You Bought a New House

Many new homeowners don't think of having their new home painted. However, if you have recently purchased a new house, then you should know that new construction contractors will sometimes just have a single coat of paint applied over wood that's pre-primed. This may be enough to offer you a fantastic-looking home, but it isn't enough to help your paint job last as long as it should. Also, when you have the home painted yourself, you will know you are having it painted with quality paint. 

There Are Damages Showing

If you are seeing cracks, peeling, bubbles, or any other types of damage in the paint, then it's time to have it repainted. You should try to have it repainted before the paint gets to the point of damage. However, when you start seeing it, then you know the time for a new exterior paint job is now. 

Contact a painter in your area for more information about exterior painting.