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Most sellers always ask "Should I give a carpet allowance?". My standard answer is always in the form of an illustration. I start off with" if you were the buyer and you were seeing 5 houses today, would this well worn carpeted house make your list as compared with the same type house with brand new plush carpet?"  Most sellers do not realize that their house is in direct competition with other properties in the same price range. A buyer's sense of sight and smell greatly affect their buying decisions. A freshly carpeted house smells and looks good to a potential buyer. A house with old,worn, smelly carpet just doesn't appeal to the buyer and as such almost always doesn't make the top 2 regardless if there is a carpet allowance. So sellers, spend the money upfront and put in some fresh new carpet. Your time on the market will be reduced and your house will closer sooner than later.

If you have any questions concerning getting your house ready to market, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will gladly share some tips with you at no cost or obligation.