One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

He found it because he doubles as a painter and the seller wanted to get the house ready to put on the market in the spring/ summer.

(The floors are tile and terrazzo, so it is easy to clean up spilled paint.)We haven't gotten an estimate on the painting from a painter yet. 

Painters often overestimate their value, so it’s crucial to get multiple quotes.

Tailor these amounts to the significance of the task; for example:Roofer: $1,000/day (critical to weatherproof the site).Painter or garage door installer: $100–$200/day.Contract Value & Payment Terms:Agreed payment amount (lump sum or itemized costs).Breakdown of payment terms:Deposits.Progress draws.Retainage (if applicable).Scope of Work:Be as detailed as possible.

I'm about to put an offer on a MF in Rensselaer and will definitely be needing a handyworker & painter for some light cosmetic work.

One of the REPS cases (I forget which off hand) they were basically like...petitioner states they spent 8 hours on X date supervising painters at the property and we find it highly unlikely that anyone would sit and watch paint dry for 8 hours. 

I now inform all prospective buyers ahead of time that I will send my painter in as a 1 time courtesy once they complete their move-in to touch up hallways.

Start collecting contact cards and fill that phone with everything from plumbers and painters to bankers and lawyers. sorry this is so long and drawn out.

He's placing the money owed the painter to complete the staining in esrow since weather won't allow it to be done before closing.