You could try the magnetic decora garage door handles and hinges to make the garage door have some personality. There are many available on Amazon for ridiculuously low prices.

As for the house paint, since you are selling it, i would keep it very neutral and not too standoutish from rest of your community. As a buyer, blue may not have been my personal favorite.

A light beige with black or dark brown window trim to complimemt your already nlack windows perhaps?

I like these soft colors. SW Original White on the body, City Loft on the trim and garage door, and Earl Gray on the front door.

But since your roof is a cool gray , I would go for cooler colors for trim and front door.

I love this palette. Does it matter that the only other largish and newer house on the block is right next door and has a soft white body?

Since it’s right next door, I might do the body in the pale gray and the trim in off white. I’m not sure about doing the garage in the white, though, so would probably paint it the same as the body. Can you get a photo showing the front of both houses?

Off-white would work good with white and black to make both pop up.

I will try to get a photo of both houses tomorrow morning. You can see a small part of the house on the left side of the first photo.

Here is a photo of our house next to our neighbor's house on the left.  If it weren't for their house I would choose white for the body.  Is gray our only option?  Can blue ever be neutral, like Woodlawn?

I would just get a new, better looking garage door rather than painting the house. Even if you paint the house, the garage door will still be the most prominent feature by a big margin. Might be a good idea to run your ideas by your agent before spending much money- it might sell well without having to do anything. Good luck!!

Do you absolutely have to paint your house for sale? Is it in that bad of a shape ? Powerwashing an option? BTW, blue would be a turnoff for me. I love blues but not on the exteriors of homes, somehow it cheapens the look for me, i don’t know why.

I love that Woodlawn combo!

Is the body of the house stucco? I wouldn't paint it. If buyer wants to, then fine. IMO opinion stucco is a gift...no upkeep. As a buyer, I probably would pass on your house.

@elcoeg yes, it is stucco that has been painted gray.  I am not a fan of our home's exterior overall, but it was in a prime location for good schools and an easy commute to San Francisco, so it worked well for us and I am sure it will be attractive to at least one buyer.

I am intrigued by the idea of forgoing paint in favor of a nicer garage door.  The trim does need to be painted due to some repairs, but the stucco is in decent shape.

Just following up on my post.  We ended up Sherwin Williams Aesthetic White for the body and the trim is Sherwin Williams Iron Ore.  The front door is Benjamin Moore Courtyard Green.  We got 22 offers on the house, so we think the paint colors were palatable at the very least!

The paint job is truly lovely! The trim appears to match the roof and makes the house feel crisp and fresh, and the green door complements your plantings very nicely. Thanks so much for this update.

So pretty!! Congratulations on the sale!!🎉🎊🍾