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There is an ongoing argument in our home. We will probably be leaving Las Vegas summer 2012 to yet another AFB. I would like to buy new carpet throughout the home (its the original carpet - 7 years old) because I think it will help in selling/renting the house. My husband thinks that we should just get it cleaned really well and invest on some more appealing front yard landscaping. He feels that curb appeal is more important.
Assuming we will only do one of the two, what do you all think?
If anyone says go with the carpet, then do you have any recommendations for carpet installers?
There is an ongoing argument in our home. We will probably be leaving Las Vegas summer 2012 to yet another AFB. I would like to buy new carpet throughout the home (its the original carpet - 7 years old) because I think it will help in selling/renting the house. My husband thinks that we should just get it cleaned really well and invest on some more appealing front yard landscaping. He feels that curb appeal is more important.
Assuming we will only do one of the two, what do you all think?
If anyone says go with the carpet, then do you have any recommendations for carpet installers?
Do not buy carpet. It is outdated and makes your home value go down! Fix the outside, clear the kitchen and make the house look as clean as possible! Good luck with your move.
Not everyone likes carpet in the house but I believe everyone likes a nice front yard. Having spent many hours looking at potential homes to buy, I believe a nice front yard will help you more than new carpet will.
That is a hard question. It certainly doesn't increase the value but brand new carpet will make the house more attractive to buyers then old worn carpet, even if they really wanted wood. if your old carpet is any color except sandy beige or off white that will be even more of a turn off. When it's new cheap plush carpet looks as good as more expensive stuff so it doesn't have to cost more than a couple of thousand dollars. Make sure someone with a good eye for color double checks the choice. You want sandy (golden) beige without a hint of pink in it. Many people make that mistake.
I would not replace the carpet unless it is shabby and unsightly or an unusual color. If it is marginal, it might be a good idea to offer a flooring allowance. If you do replace the carpet, go with a very neutral color, as strong colors are bound to turn off some buyers.
I would not replace the carpet unless it is shabby and unsightly or an unusual color. If it is marginal, it might be a good idea to offer a flooring allowance.
I would ask a couple realtors what THEY would suggest for your area and the condition of your carpet and landscaping. When we had our house for sale, we were considering taking the carpet up and putting in hardwood, but our realtor suggested using the money to fence the back yard instead. He knew what he was talking about, because we got a contract 4 days after the fence was completed!!
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There is an ongoing argument in our home. We will probably be leaving Las Vegas summer 2012 to yet another AFB. I would like to buy new carpet throughout the home (its the original carpet - 7 years old) because I think it will help in selling/renting the house. My husband thinks that we should just get it cleaned really well and invest on some more appealing front yard landscaping. He feels that curb appeal is more important.
