Home Seller Tips 001. Replace carpet or offer a credit?

When selling a home one of the most common questions is "Do I replace the carpet or just offer a credit so they buyer can choose what they want'?

The answer to this question may surprise you. When I go in for a seller consultation and discover the sellers goals and motivation for selling I always ask and point out to them that they want to sell and be in the best negotiating position as possible.  As a home selling expert my goal is to net the seller the most money therefore before the seller puts the home on the market we analyze their situation and calculate the investment vs the desired outcome of the seller. When the home needs carpet replaced when they buyer comes in to look at the property the focus goes to the dirty, old, run down carpet vs attention on the beautiful home. As you can see the difference in the video below, the seller chose to replace the carpet and you can see it was well worth the investment. 

Waylon Chavez is Your Home Selling Expert and has been assisting Sellers, Buyers and Investors in the Albuquerque Area since 2006. You can reach Waylon Directly at 505-712-1340.