Getting ready to sell your house often involves a good deal of decluttering and sprucing up so that every room will look its best. But this presale prep shouldn’t stop at the front door. The exterior of your house, including its color, is just as crucial as your interiors. “First impressions are important,” says Colleen Badagliacco, regional vice president of the National Association of Realtors in San Jose, California. “From the moment buyers get out of their car, you want your home to look welcoming and inviting.” So, when choosing exterior paint, it’s best to stick with classic colors and light neutrals. While any of the shades pictured here might look wonderful in a certain region or in the context of a particular architectural style, if you’re painting your house for sale, you should try to appeal to the broadest possible group of buyers. “Now is not the time to get creative,” Badagliacco says. Here are 7 house colors that might do more harm than good when it’s time to sell.