Replace of Give a Credit for that Old, Out Dated Carpet....
I ran across this great article with good sample pictures. Many times sellers want to give credit for carpets (or other items). Personally, I always recommend you replace the carpet with a nice neutral carpet. First of all it while buyers are choosing properties on the internet they are looking at the old ugly carpet and not realizing there is a credit available. Secondly the new carpet can change the whole look of the room.
In this difficult real estate market you need to give your home every advantage possible.
Reprinted from Shar Sitter; Home Staging in Minneapolis.
New Carpet or Carpet Allowance? This is a question I face when I meet with clients to do a home staging consultation or any home staging service for their home.
I
find that most clients do not want to spend the money up front to buy
new carpet much less have the hassle of moving all the furniture. It is
easier for them to give a carpet allowance or reduce the price. I
understand that but I cannot say I agree.
What I find is that
many times the buyer cannot get past the ugly or worn carpet. It sends
an instant message that the home is outdated or not taken care of.
Plus, many buyers want "move in ready" and they can get it now with the amount of inventory on the market.
