To backsplash or not to backsplash?

[Jennyfer Sakiewicz]

Our first flip, pretty small kitchen and wallspace, had trouble deciding what backsplash to put in so I asked hubby, why not just paint it and let the new owners decide? Kitchen will be staged with decor on countertops which will be beautiful anyway. 

Also, we used laminate granite-look countertops for the same reason, and I hate granite. I prefer quartz. Stone is expensive and if someone doesn't like our choice, they might not buy the house. This way, if they want granite/marble/quartz, they have that option to upgrade to what they want. 

Thoughts?