Painting Brand/ Cost

[Sue Matt]

I was curious to find out what brand  of paint everyone is using in their flips and rentals.I have seen some contractors getting $60/gallon paint from sherwin williams for $15.I am thinking because of the volume they purchase every year.Anybody want to share the secret or any codes they use to obtain good quality paint at reasonable prices.thank you everyone..

[David Handel]

I am a paint store manager, so I will share my opinion.  Be honest with your paint store and loyalty can be rewarded.  Tell them how much painting you have planned, how many properties you have as rentals, how many flips you do per year, etc.  If they decide to help you out by lowering the price, realize that they have to try to make up profit on volume.  

My store is a sponsor for the local REIA. We offer aggressive pricing for members. Most of the members around here either rehab and flip or they buy and hold, both will need paint!

The folks at the store are in the people business, just like you are.  How you approach the subject can (positively or negatively) affect your outcome.  If you are going to try to negotiate pricing, please do it appropriately.  Ask to speak to the manager in private, rather than make a scene in front of 10 other customers in line that might be satisfied with the price you are not happy with.  Just like everything else in life, try to make it a win/win situation for all involved.