Don’t ignore your carpet when selling your home.
Your about to put your home on the market. You’ve been getting things packed away, looking for a new house, or perhaps you’ve already purchased one. As you get your home ready for viewing, are you paying attention to the cleanliness of every component?
In other words, how do those carpets look?
You probably don’t really pay much attention to it. After all, your realtor has already told you that most homebuyers are going to want to replace the carpeting before they move in. This may very well be the case, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the carpets.
Dingy, dirty, old looking carpets will have an impact on the sale value.
It’s similar to having brand new, gorgeous windows in your house. New windows are going to attract attention. They are going to make people realize the homeowner who is selling it really took care of this house. They’re going to see those new windows and feel more inspired to want to make an offer.
That’s because with new windows, there’s going to be better clarity through those windows and allow more fresh sunlight inside. That increased abundance of sunlight coming into the house is going to create a warmer, more welcoming atmosphere.
If you have dirty, old looking carpets, it’s going to completely have the opposite effect. People are going to see the carpet and try to envision what the entire house will look like with new carpeting.
They’re not going to feel as comfortable. The atmosphere inside will not feel as welcoming. Some prospective buyers may even pass because they don’t get a good impression.
However, if you have those carpets professionally cleaned, consider it a small investment that can pay dividends on the sale of your house. A small investment of a few hundred dollars could actually bring you several thousand dollars more in offers and, ultimately, the sale price of your home. Yes, the new homebuyers may replace the carpets anyway, but it’s all about presentation and making your house look its best.
