onetwosixdesign's Q&A

We stage a lot of homes in the peninsula/south bay area, in the pricer neighborhood, we see a lot of clients ripe out the dated carpets and install hardwood floor for the clean look. however in the more affordable markets, you might not be able to recover the cost of re-flooring, so it really is a question that depends on a lot of variables.In general, more buyers prefer the hardwood/laminate over carpets... but also keep in mind, the cheapest thing you can do to increase your house's appeal is painting! keep it simple and neutral, you can't go wrong...