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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
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They don't have to be good at matching. Hire an expert who is good at making these decisions.

May 15, 2017 09:39 PM
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I know.  It's overwhelming.

May 15, 2017 07:30 PM
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I'm overwhelmed just thinking about it.

May 15, 2017 07:36 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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Many people don't have a knack for his, Jeff. When I choose colors for a house,  I start by seeing what is next door and eliminating that color then select the color palette I like, starting with the brick and siding, then match the roof, then trim and shutters and door color comes last. 

May 15, 2017 07:33 PM
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It's gotten far too complicated. Good luck

May 15, 2017 07:20 PM
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I am not, I always ask for someone else to narrow it down for me.

May 15, 2017 08:40 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
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I feel your pain. That is how I was when I was redecorating an investment property. However, a stager friend of mine came in and boom...she was done.

May 15, 2017 07:15 PM
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Maybe most people, but I'm not one of them!

May 16, 2017 07:09 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
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No, they are not.  We work with colors all the time, and the clue is to look at them in different lights.  A

May 16, 2017 06:50 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Not my wheelhouse!

May 16, 2017 06:29 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Here is how I do it, let my wife decide! It is easier that way!

May 16, 2017 05:39 AM
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Debbie Gartner
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In my experience, no.  Most are neither good at it nor have confidence in their decisions.  It's worth it to hire an expert.  And, this has always been a way that I've been able to set myself apart.

May 16, 2017 05:21 AM
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It may be time to seek the advice of a professional.  

May 16, 2017 05:16 AM
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Lyn Sims
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No, but I know there are 'colorists' that are good at that stuff. If people were good at it we would not have bright blue & pink houses would we?

I just helped a friend with new construction & I wizzed right thru the choices.

May 16, 2017 05:13 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
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I wouldn't do that to myself.

I decide on the theme and go with professional advice from my interior designer/stager and then do as my bride decides.

May 16, 2017 04:55 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Most people are not good at it. I, personally, am quite good at it. You need to reduce your options up front. There have to be colors in these options that you hate without even thinking about them. Do you need me to help you?

May 16, 2017 03:37 AM
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Wayne Zuhl
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Wow - those colors are a broad spectrum, not even in the same color family!

May 16, 2017 03:33 AM
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I am in the process of picking a new color for my home office. Sort of. I'm dreading going to the store and being faced with all those choices. I think I want to do grey. But it's not that simple!

May 16, 2017 03:19 AM
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James Dray
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No sir I don't.  My wife is the color coordinator

May 16, 2017 02:55 AM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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Only those? I thought, there are hundreds choices. If the seller has difficulties with colors, I recommend a recommendation from a stagger ( I offer it complementary for my sellers in such situations). 

But this morning we picked up colors for 'listed soon'' house quick since I follow popular trends in my area. 

May 15, 2017 11:48 PM
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Praful Thakkar
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Jeff Pearl - I am not an expert at this skill for sure.

May 15, 2017 10:26 PM
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Joan Cox
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Jeff, the paint department sure does make these choices tough.    We see it in some of our listings --- what were you thinking?

May 19, 2017 09:44 AM
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What is wrong with white and a pleasant trim color.

May 17, 2017 06:59 AM
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Hire a professional and get it right!

May 16, 2017 06:51 PM
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Marco Giancola
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Dear dear Jeff-it appears you are out of your league here. Hire a designer and tell them the color fields you like and hand over all that material. They will work out like 3 options and you just pick one-done!

PS-the roof color is very important.

May 16, 2017 03:20 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
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That is a lot of potential color combinations. Good luck!

May 16, 2017 02:47 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
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Ask for tiny small sample of the paint - less than a quart if possible. Paint flat white where this is going, allow to dry a day then paint and label the samples. Ask family and friends for a vote. Give the decision a couple days.

I see you marked colonial reed- don't know where that choice is going but I would accent with a warm cream, perhaps a gloss black or green that is almost black gloss, and a grey that is slate grey with both red and green in the grey

May 16, 2017 01:44 PM
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John Slocum
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Although I'm not color-blind like my Dad was, I leave it up to Kat with the color choices!

May 16, 2017 12:11 PM
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Yikes!  No, I stick with two color combo pallets that work very well out here.

May 16, 2017 11:46 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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that's what home decorators are for....most good paint stores will have one there for that purpose....

May 16, 2017 10:18 AM
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Jeff Pearl I think most people including myself need to leave it to the pros.

May 16, 2017 09:52 AM
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Most people?  No. 

 

May 16, 2017 09:39 AM
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Most people do not know colors or matching. Thankfully I learned it at a very young age.

May 16, 2017 08:27 AM
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I do not think most people are good at color matching.  I consult with these matters. 

May 16, 2017 07:40 AM
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It's certainly overwhelming, Jeff Pearl!  Many folks hire a designer for color selections - it can be money well-spent, for sure!

May 16, 2017 07:09 AM
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Those that can make sense out of it stand-out while those that cannot don't

May 16, 2017 06:59 AM
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Scott Godzyk
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No most people are horrible at it and can only see what is presented to them already done

May 16, 2017 06:55 AM
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We tend to make it as complicated as we want it to be.

It really is simple. What colors stays with the house the longest?

The ROOF! Now pick the house and trim that are appropriate.

It's not rocket science, unless you need it to be.

May 16, 2017 06:33 AM
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Gabe Sanders
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I have very little patience for this type of selection.

May 16, 2017 05:30 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
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I leave that up to my wife

May 16, 2017 05:26 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Some of us need professional assistance.

May 16, 2017 04:19 AM
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Not likely.

May 16, 2017 03:46 AM
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Gita Bantwal
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Good luck 

May 16, 2017 02:57 AM