You can use the same for a more contemporary, but you can also go with a very smooth finish.Floor & cabinet colors should be dependent on the style of the property.  

And really interesting to understand the dynamics of the demographics + how culture impacts the local businesses!

UNIQUE CITY HOME - Used to be a warehouse.HI-TECH/CONTEMPORARY - Lots of steel shelving with little holes - thekind your dad used to store tools on in the basement.DARING DESIGN - Still a warehouse.COMPLETELY UPDATED - Avocado dishwasher and harvest gold carpeting or vice versa.SOPHISTICATED - Black walls and no windows.

The state has inherent advantages as a cultural center and absolutely perfect weather.

Find resources to bridge the language/cultural barrier.

That's what I need to find out, I guess, whether there are any legal obligations for this disclosure, and if so, whether it applies to sale only or even for rental.Based on what I've learned from dad's care manager, and some other people that I've discussed this with, it may be more of an issue with Asian cultures than with others.

As far as the finish work, I went with a contemporary (modern) look on plumbing, electrical, and hardware fixtures as well as the kitchen backsplash, sinks, etc.

If you do stage the entire house, try to find a contemporary style that appeals to the masses.

That often causes their charges to be enhanced to felonies.You might also find that cultural norms are changing.While I am extremely anti-drug use, you might be surprised that the majority of people in many states thinks it is insane that someone would hold marijuana use against someone. 

We are going for the contemporary look throughout the house but everyone tells me that a 300000$+ home should never have mdf in the kitchen.