Disposing of Old Paint (Or Not)
I have an (almost) fail-safe way of predicting whether or not the Buyer wants the Seller’s old paint.
If the Seller leaves it . . . the Buyer wants it removed.
If the Sellers gets rid of it . . . . the Buyer wanted it left.
Coin Flip
In fact, it’s a little bit easier than that to guess what to do with old paint.
In general, any time the Seller has recently re-painted anything — especially if the paint is in good condition and a tough color and/or brand to match — the Buyer usually appreciates having it left.
If the paint is old and/or the Buyer plans to do extensive remodeling . . . unh-unh.
Like anything in real estate, when in doubt, it’s best to clarify — preferably in writing.
However, in a more involved transaction with lots of other, bigger issues to navigate, what to do with old paint is one of those details that can fall through the cracks.
Too, more than one Buyer has been known to change their mind about their druthers.
See also, “Murphy’s Law: Showing Condo’s”; “Murphy’s Law: ‘For Sale’ Signs.”
