Finally, in many cultures following colours have following marketing potential:

Red – The colour eye perceives quickest (although apparently research has indicated that middle aged and older people can find it hard to see this colour). Red can represent energy, speed, anger, danger (blood), excitement, strength, sex.

Blue – A cool colour preferred by most Europeans, especially men, it can hint at trust, and reliability.

Yellow – Warm and stimulating like sun, and encourages feelings of happiness, especially preferred by young people if not used in excess. Can also be associated with betrayal however.

Orange – A warm vibrant shade without being reminiscent of danger or aggression as in red, good for encouraging impulse purchases.

Green – Fresh and cool; associated with nature, growth, and hope, but also with illness and superstition.

Purple – Has links with religion (Cardinals), and can also be seen as a royal colour and therefore is often linked with spirituality and dignity. Pink – Soft, nurturing, and security and is used a symbol of love and sweetness. Too much pink can be seen as childish.

White – Purity, cleanliness, and is associated with nature and light. Take care; in Asia this colour is connected with mourning.

Black – Can see seen as sophisticated, and elegant, or mysterious but does symbolise death and occult also, however if used in right way (as it is often used with prestige/luxury products), such as when combined with gold, it can create a chic exclusive feel.

Gold – Prestigious and royal colour; expensive.

Silver – Can also be prestigious if used correctly, or to impart a ‘scientific’ association.

If you must rent then you must carefully prepare a lease agreement. No handshake deals allowed!

If buyer/renter refuses to close deal for any reason, only way you can get them out of property is if you have a rental agreement that gives you right to evict. It must also be a short term lease, so there is no misunderstanding about buyer/renter remaining in property if deal goes bad.

In purchase agreement you must spell out exactly, in a dollar amount, what repairs or improvements you will pay for. The agreement should indicate buyer has had an inspection period and is buying subject to your limits on repairs and costs... now and in future. If legitimate defects are found in property during rental period you can negotiate a solution.

You must collect sufficient security deposit to cover rent and potential damage renter/buyer might inflict upon property.

Look, if for some reason you feel you must accommodate buyer during closing period… pay for a motel room. Chances are it will be far cheaper in long rund.