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By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:41:44 +0000

What percent of home buyers would you say want more neutral colors compared to let’s say mocca rose in a bedroom/bathroom or light pink in a large family room?

By: Kellie

Kellie — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:22:30 +0000

John, you are one of the few buyers that can truly look past distractions and see the potential in homes…you may want to consider being a real estate investor if you are not already. Statistics show that up to 94% of buyers can’t see the full potential of a home. Paint color is one of many things that can affect buyers both consciously and subconsciously and basically help determine whether they will emotionally connect with the home and want to make an offer. Many buyers don’t want the hassle of repainting (although as you pointed out, it is one of the easier things to remedy in a home) or want a significant discount on the home to deal with that perceived problem. Thanks for the post! Kellie

By: John

John — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:04:30 +0000

As someone that has never been a real estate agent, I’ve never understood the universal mantra of “neutral colors”. And then in the same breath you get the good old “location, location, location”. Every time that I’ve looked at homes to buy, I can’t remember ever getting bent out of shape over an obnoxious color on the walls. The location, layout, and other features will all be considered long before I worry about paint (which I will almost always do first thing, neutral or not). Give me hardwood and marble and I’ll paint over the lime green myself. Just don’t put in colored tile, that’s not so easy to change.