For rental re-sale - install carpet runner or no? (house, property, contractor)

[susand123]

Hello - I am considering a carpet runner for my investment property as part of selling strategy. I read that buyers nowadays hate carpet (whether investor or other), and while I am set on putting carpet on the 2nd floor, I am 50%/50% on carpet runner.

My contractor recommended a carpet runner. They were concerned that trying to buff out the dirt from years of use and refinishing it will be more costly. They suggested a carpet runner would be an easy way to cover it up.


Dilemma I am facing is that the 3rd floor carpet will not be changed (good condition thus far), but the 2nd floor has to be replaced entirely (used a lot more). If I put a carpet runner from the 1st floor all the way up to the 3rd floor, will this deter potential buyers since the colors may be *slightly* off? Should I just forgo carpet runner altogether?


3rd floor - https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZjzmDuyGJXwcxcRF8


Stairway from 2nd to 3rd floor -

https://photos.app.goo.gl/FkFKySLjwr2qYUWAA

https://photos.app.goo.gl/T6ZM5J69fa2w6PPh9


Stairway from 1st to 2nd floor -

https://photos.app.goo.gl/BzCx24GAjyQNBvAB7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/696YDFRr9v4vyEMz7


New carpet to replace 2nd floor - https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficM...7110/300825291

[adjusterjack]

I've bought and sold a lot of houses. My philosophy is to sell as is and let the next owner do things their way.


Realtors will tell you different because they want you to rehab your house, sell it for a higher price so they can get a bigger commission.

[cp102]

If the carpet doesn't match it will look cheap and ugly. Refinish the stairs your home will look better and attract more buyers. Its not worth it to save a few dollars. Thats my opinion.