It's oftentimes the small details that get overlooked - light switches, lighting, trims, closet doors, and if applicable fireplace mantel...Also don't forget about picking a harmonious color palette!

So don't let your contractor pick "whatever" color.

One consideration is your expenses are higher and you do have the cost to furnish, so it's not all sunshine and roses, but if you buy it right you can do really well.

But, he never asked me what paint or color to use before doing the original work.

Quote from @Rose Jones: I would consider using a realtor if the property is 20,000 or more and yours meets that benchmark.I have done much bigger deals without a realtor (19k-3m) in various roles. 

Does anyone have any opinion on this color?

I see lots of people with unrealistic rose colored proformas that I hope will be saved by an appreciating market. 

Current plan is to rip out the carpet, it's trashed, and replace with LVP (one of the four colors, not sure which is best to choose... see attached image), replace the laminate counter with granite.

This gave us a clear idea of all the details we needed to know in terms of paint color, floor, and other key fixes such as windows, doors, and cabinets.

You are looking for a rose for your loved one.