I guess you could always put your properties in the classified section of the Sunday newspaper, or, even better, one of those color booklets that they give away for free right by the door of the supermarket...now that is some up-to-the-minute information there.I'm curious why this is "great news"?  

I've been in the fast food restaurant business, which is very tough, so I'm not going into this with rose colored glasses.

If you're color is close, the difference from one wall to another won't be noticeable.

Our designer will be responsible for choosing all 'finishing' items such as paint colors, lights, countertops, doors, sinks, faucets etc.

That is applicants that pass the phone screening with flying colors get the lock box code and get to look at the unit during their appointment time without taking up your time.

Things as simple as paint color can help or hinder you from renting a place quicker.  

What colors  do you use?

@Tariq Sabbah to add some color to pro's of being an agent and representing yourself:As mentioned, find your own deals, schedule your own showingsA big one I see is being able to waive my commission. 

They can match any Sherwin-Williams color.

Some, such as adverse possession by way of either color or title or claim of right, are pretty heady topics and could easily devour an entire weekend of training, rather than the one minute +/- that I allocated.