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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of painters seem to think that everything in a home for sale needs to be some version of off white. It doesn't - in fact, it shouldn't be. Also, a lot of painters are used to working with brands that they feel comfortable with and that they can get cheap. Your agent has recommended Benjamin Moore paint. That's a premium paint for which you will be charged extra - but it's worth it. Personally, I always do two coats of any paint. The second coat smooths out imperfections in the first coat and gives more depth. If you go with BM you can use their Aura paint, which claims one coat coverage (but is more expensive).

The two colors your realtor recommended are both nice neutrals. It's hard to say how they'd work in your home, however, without seeing your furnishings and knowing the lighting conditions. I don't see how these colors would clash in your bathrooms, but again it's impossible to say without seeing pictures. Personally, I like to do one color for most of the rooms in a house, and a second complimentary color (could just be a different shade) for the kitchen and baths to add more interest.

If I were you I'd paint a section of wall somewhere in the house with both of your agent's recommendations to see what works best (better yet, you can  paint poster boards and move them around to different rooms). Most Benjamin Moore stores also have a color consultant on staff who can offer their input. Painting a whole house is expensive, but most of the cost is in the labor, not the paint. I'd want to make sure to get it right.[/quote]

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