So if you have it in a bathroom the parts near the wall or tub still need water seal underneath.If the stairs end up being to expensive to do, I have seem some rehabs that did LVP everywhere and very neutral and short to the ground carpet on the stairs.

Are they actually escrowing the money with a neutral party, or are they just withholding rent?

Using more neutral colors like grey and beige seems to be all the rage lately. 

Immediately, the goal was to make the home look less like a well-maintained grandparents' home and more like a lake homeWe resurfaced the brick fireplaces with lake stone veneers, which really transformed the spaceWe repainted everything in neutral / natural tones (beige, greys, light blue, light green)In the ensuing years, we added landscaping beds using rocks from around the propertyBuilt a paver patio, pathway, and firepitAdded a retaining wall landscaping bed to redirect water What was the outcome?

If it's an investment property (flip or rental) stick to white or some other neutral color.

We intended to hold the property but the rate increases have pushed us into cashflow neutral territory if we were to refinance.

Outside of that, it's been neutral at best.Assuming everything is original, most of the systems over the last 11 years are going to be near its useful life, so depending on the home inspection it might be worth it IF you foresee problems in the very near future.  

Obtain cash neutral RE with no money invested that in a year has small cash flow and in 5 years has solid cash flow is a good investment for my needs.In summary, I do judged over priced based solely (or even primarily) on the cash flow.

With contractor prices these days, it honestly is comparable to carpet too which you have to replace mostly every other tenant.In regards to paint, I would go with an accessible gray or revere pewter from home depot or Benjamin Williams  (neutral as Colleen indicated).

It is legal in Alaska to have one agent for a transaction but looking back she did not check the box saying she would remain neutral.