A sellers' secret: yes, you really do need new carpet.

If you want to sell your house for a better price, then replace your old, worn out carpet. Sure you could clean instead of replace it. However take it from a broker, when your house is staged and looking pristine, the tracks created over years of foot traffic will stick out like a sore thumb. It's a greater benefit for you to show your house in its best light than to provide buyers an allowance to replace it themselves.

7 tips for carpet buyers

(courtesy of the Denver Post)

1. Conquer your resistance. The benefits definitely outweigh the inconvenience of replacing your carpet. Besides nobody wants to move in onto your old carpet.
2. Don't rush your selection. Do not wing it by quickly picking a color. Bring several swatches home to see which color or style looks best.
3. Stay neutral. Play safe. Pick a light, neutral color that goes with your walls.
4. Expect to pay for furniture moving. On top of the cost of carpet, pad and installation, furniture moving will cost you extra.
5. There's no need for top of the line. Brand new lower-end carpet looks almost as fabulous as high-end carpet.
6. Get what's in stock. Look for the less expensive lines (sometimes called builder grade). They are immediately available, which makes the project easier.
7. Brace yourself for the brief upheaval. But remember that it's all worth it.

The fewer points a buyer can make against the price of your house, the more likely you'll get the best return on your investment!

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Windermere Metro Denver Real Estate

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Source: http://www.denverpost.com/homegarden/ci_28125510/home-selling-secrets-yes-you-really-do-need