If you're painting a non-wood door, check the paint's label. Some chalkboard paints, like Rust-Oleum Specialty 30 ounce Black Chalkboard Paint, work on varied materials.

Zillow research states that rich hues of green, blue, gray and terra cotta are more appealing to buyers than plain white walls.

According to Zillow, the top paint colors to use when selling your home include olive green for the kitchen, dark grays for the living room, navy blue for bedrooms and lighter browns for bathrooms.