mat—buyers will sniff it out.
Pro tip: Even if your carpet’s not showroom-worthy, buyers m ight overlook it if everything else looks amazing. And if they can’t? You can always offer a flooring allowance instead of dropping your price like it’s hot.
Other Floors Deserve Love Too
*Hardwood looking sad? Clean it, vacuum the seams, then slap on some polish. Refinishing is your last resort (and also your most dramatic HGTV moment). *Tile floors looking like they’ve survived an apocalypse? Scrub them like your closing date depends on it. Re-grout if necessary. *Vinyl? Easy to replace, cheap to install, and n o one hates you for using it in a pinch. Remember: Before you spend big on flooring, see what a little cleaning magic can do. Sometimes all your floors need is a good spa day. Let There Be Light—But Like, Good Light Lighting sets the mood. And right now, your dim, buzzing bathroom light says “ creepy basement vibes,” not “ future dream home.”
B right Ideas:
*Swap out old bulbs with fresh, bright ones. Buyers love l ight, not “candle-lit crypt” energy.
*Spray-paint outdated fixtures for a modern refresh.
*Replace any fixture that’s broken, dangerous, or makes people
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