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Old 03-09-2011, 02:33 PM
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I'm replacing carpet in a few rooms to make my house more attractive to buyers. What style of carpet are buyers looking for these days?
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Old 03-09-2011, 05:52 PM
 
Location: KC Missouri
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A plush carpet in a neutral color.
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Old 03-09-2011, 08:29 PM
 
Location: central Austin
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yup, berber is no longer a plus!
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Old 03-10-2011, 05:51 AM
 
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Shag.
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Old 03-10-2011, 05:16 PM
 
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Cut and loop. Low pile but soft and cuddly.
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Old 03-10-2011, 05:46 PM
 
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I read a lot of Design mags and I'd say either a neutral shag or a faux sisal.
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Old 03-10-2011, 06:36 PM
 
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yup, berber is no longer a plus!

Why? Is shag seriously coming back??? Ugh, I hated it then, and still do.
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Old 03-10-2011, 07:37 PM
 
Location: Jollyville, TX
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yup, berber is no longer a plus!
I love my Berber and recently replaced it with new Berber. Sorry it's not fashionable, but it wears well and looks good and I like it.

However, since I replaced it for me and not a prospective buyer, I wouldn't recommend it for resale. Frankly, carpet is such a personal thing, I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it since a buyer may want to put their own it. I do agree a neutral, not too light would show best.
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Old 03-10-2011, 09:39 PM
 
Location: KC Missouri
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The realtors here advise, unless your carpet is really nasty, to give a flooring allowance instead.
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Old 03-11-2011, 06:56 AM
 
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Why? Is shag seriously coming back??? Ugh, I hated it then, and still do.
These days, they call it frieze and it's just as 70s as shag. Traps dirt just as well, too.
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