But, when it comes to finishes (light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, appliances, cabinets, etc), I prefer to maintain control over the look and feel of the final product.

But its light , small , and a great all around machine .

They would call directly with any concerns.The agents did all the buying/selecting of lighting, plumbing and flooring (with my input).

Awesome read that goes light years beyond real estate.

I would have at least put some fresh paint in there and then added some nicer lighting in the ceiling to jazz it up some.

The wall tile is light pink and sky blue ...

But any book out there that someone has read that really made sense or made a light bulb turn on about negotiating would be helpful.

I would generally avoid Greenville and West Bergen in JC, although some areas along the 22nd St Bayonne light rail are reasonable I've heard.  

I would like to send out a third party field service visit to get me an assessment of the property condition, and if possible secure the home if needed, especially in light of the recent tornados in the area. 

The grout was a dark gray/black in most areas and a light normal color where there had been little traffic.