Fine at the higher end, when it's comparable to other units, better make sure the rooms are square as the eye picks up the imperfections much quicker running an angle to an intersecting plane, especially in in an empty room. :)

Unfortunately, when making economic forecasts one is always working with only partial and imperfect information."

Brokers and agents and assistants have access to that.Another great option is Redfin, which is really great for searches in our market (SoCal).Redfin has few imperfections that you might or might not find to be limiting, (e.g you can't pull cash buyers on Redfin like you can on the MLS) .

It REALLY shows off imperfections that could hurt you in a flip.

Matte hides imperfections, glossy highlights them.

The nature of polished concrete is that it's imperfect.

High sheens show wall imperfections more but allow you to better wash off the grime, smoke smell, pet stuff, etc that may come!  

Joe,Not sure exactly what your accountant told you, but your understanding is imperfect. 

I love Tom Kroll's mentality that it's all about imperfect action! 

It's an imperfect science, which is why real estate investment is as much art as it is science.