Things Ottawa Buyers May Notice #7 & #8 - Carpet Underpad and Pet Stains

Posted on May 9, 2008 
Filed Under Listing and Selling Your Home, Things Buyers May Notice, Valerie Zinger

CARPET UNDERPAD and  PET STAINS

As I go out with Buyers looking at houses and host Open Houses on Sundays, there are things buyers seem to repeatedly notice.  This series looks at the good and the not-so-good things that buyers have noticed.

Good ~Thick underpad beneath the carpet.  Who knew we would all have such sensitive feet that we can tell if the underpad is extra thick beneath the carpet.  While it seems important wherever there is carpet, it is a real seller if it is in the basement where we all expect the floors to be cold. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/puckman/232190086/Not so good ~ Pet stains on the carpet.  Have the pets had accidents in the house?  Did you catch it right away?  Did you have a professional carpet cleaner come in and get those carpets looking Spot less.  If those spots from Spot are left unattended, the Buyer assumes that the whole carpet needs replacing.  You might find that the offer will reflect the Buyer’s expectation of major expenses.   Why just blame Spot?  Do you have friends and partners that like to spill coffee and red wine on your carpet.  Stains of unknown origin to the Buyer are a definite no-no.  Do whatever you can to get rid of them. 

BE PROUD OF THE HOUSE YOU ARE SELLING.

Photo credit:  Rugdoctor http://www.flickr.com/photos/puckman/232190086/

Valerie Zinger ~ Ottawa, Canada ~ Ph. 613-723-5300 ~ Email vzinger@royallepage.ca

 

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