It happens all the time.A buyer walks into a great house. Good location. Nice layout. Right amount of space. The price makes sense.And then…“I hate that paint colour.”Or the light
The House Is Perfect… Except for THAT!
Dated: September 11 2026
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It happens all the time.
A buyer walks into a great house. Good location. Nice layout. Right amount of space. The price makes sense.
And then…
“I hate that paint colour.”
Or the light fixture. Or the curtains. Or the very enthusiastic wallpaper in the powder room.
Fair enough. But here’s the thing:
Some of the things buyers react to most strongly are also the easiest things to change.
Paint can change.
Light fixtures can change.
Cabinet hardware can change.
That questionable wallpaper can absolutely change.
What’s much harder to change?
The location. The lot. The layout. The size. The street. The commute.
That doesn’t mean you should talk yourself into a house you don’t love. But it does mean it’s worth separating “I don’t like this house” from “I don’t like what they did to this house.”
Those are two very different things.
Sometimes the best opportunity is hiding behind a paint colour you would never, ever have chosen yourself.
And yes, I’ll help you see past it.
Because the right house doesn’t always show up wearing the right lipstick.
Carmen Zaharia
RE/MAX Complete Realty
403-862-2489
Carmen Zaharia
I entered the real estate industry in 2008—right in the midst of the global financial crisis. While it was a tough time for homeowners and professionals alike, it taught me how to think creatively, ....
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