Paint cedar tongue and groove and beams?

[Chris Brown]

Hey all,

I'm working on a contemporary SFH rehab in Atlanta GA that has cedar beam and ceilings only in the living room. My wife says we need to paint it white, but I am not convinced. Obviously selling quickly and at top dollar is the priority.

Most similar homes in the area have left them natural and they are still selling quickly. It will only cost me about $500 additional to paint the ceiling and beams.

Looking for some educated opinions on which way to go.

Thanks!

- Chris 

[Charlie Fitzgerald]

If leave it alone...it's 500 to paint it and 5 times that minimum to unpaint it...