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Cleaning or Replacing Your Carpets and Floors

The condition of the floor is one of the most important factors buyers consider when shopping for a new house. Buyers would prefer to pay a little extra for a clean floor that will last them a long time. By all means, do a thorough job cleaning your floor first but if it is worn, stained, ripped or buckled, you should replace it.

Yes, it will cost you thousands of dollars but your house will look spectacular. This should translate into a higher selling price thus recouping the cost of the new carpet. Do not make a price concession because your floor is in poor condition. It is much cheaper to replace your own carpet and flooring.

Make sure you select a color that will appeal to the broadest segment of buyers. Beige is the safest color since it will go well with most decors and furniture.

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Dispose of trash as soon as possible. There’s no point in going through the exercise and then letting it all sit in piles. You’re just creating a bigger mess than when you started out.
Buyers love upgraded bathrooms and kitchens, but you need to be realistic about it. It’s high risk to spend thousands of dollars renovating these areas expecting a high return on investment. Our Revitalizing section will show you how to spruce up your kitchen and bathrooms on a dime.
Basement: wipe clean the exterior of your hot water tank and furnace.
Bathrooms: declutter around the tub and the shower. A fresh bar of soap (or a body wash tube) and a small bottle of shampoo are all you need.
Every room should have a clutter bin. This is where you stow away your everyday-use items. You can purchase these plastic containers just about anywhere. Encourage your family to use the bins as much as possible. Put them away in a convenient place (underneath the bed, in the pantry, etc.) before a showing. Buyers are curious people but they won’t open containers.
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