And it's true, industry experts suggest that a well-executed exterior paint job can increase a home's value by two to five per cent. However, in the case of 6 Seminole Ave. the paint is hurting more than helping sell this Toronto home. Last time this house was on the market, it sold within eight days for 12 per cent over asking. It might have something to do with all that red paint. Now, if you can look past the garish red paint, the wood floor tragedy, and the generally dated interior, there is a house with potential.