Since we tour hundreds of homes each year in the pursuit of finding buyers their next home and finding homes to list, we've definitely seen some odd things.  But every now and then there are still moments that just leave us standing there, wondering what someone was thinking!

A while back, I showed a buyer a home that looked awesome online - kitchen was spacious and had newer looking counters, very homey and livable.  I arrived at the home before the buyer, to turn on the lights and help it show its best.  I got to the kitchen and touched the countertops as I set my folder down.  I think I truly did a double take.  Those nice looking homey updated countertops?  CONTACT PAPER!!  No joke.  Someone thought it was a smart idea to put contact paper down, stuck to the actual countertops, even up the wall as the backsplash!!  My buyer arrived and all we could do was shake our heads.  When I gave feedback, I mentioned the disappointment of finding out those nice countertops were just contact paper and my jaw dropped when the agent replied "Oh yeah, I put that on there to make the place look better!"   I  can only hope she at least got the seller's permission!  Unfortunately her cover job left the buyers feeling cheated. 

Hiding things doesn't help!

This isn't the only head-shaking experience (see photo!) I've had showing homes.  And not a single one has helped sell the home.  Hiding things just doesn't help.



Bottom line - if you're home is going on the market, do things right. 
Taking shortcuts and hiding defects WILL show and buyers won't like it one bit. 
Be honest and it will work well for you, in life and in home selling!



Joel Weihe Real Estate Wichita KS
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5 Comments on Contact Paper Counters? Hiding the BAD and Taking Shortcuts is NOT a good way to sell your home!

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2011
465,900 Points 50 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Sheree, OMG what some agents do!  I truly hope she got seller permission also.  Just because we take a listing doesn't allow us to make changes to a property without first consulting with the homeowner!
11:59am • #1
227,444 Points 14 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

I actually got a listing once where the sellers told me their previous agent came in one weekend and painted a bedroom because she thought it would help sell it better. WITHOUT asking!!
12:03pm • #2
507,281 Points 4 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Sheree, I've never seen such a thing, I really don't care how worn the counters are contact paper is NOT going to do anything but make them look ridiculous
12:16pm • #3
227,444 Points 14 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

It looked great.... in the photos! In person, not so much...  I had never ever seen contact paper used like that before!
12:50pm • #4
Hi Sheree Unbelievable. I guess they got you there, but how do they expect that to actually sell.........Brad
2:18pm • #5


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