Great suggestions. We live in mid-Michigan and it is a buyers market here. We spent $2,400 on new granite countertops which really updated our kitchen with the solid oak cabinets. The older countertops were tired looking and I know after buying 15 houses/condos that the kitchen usually hooks the buyer or turns them away. I agree with most folks here, the buyer will make an offer based on condition so if you choose to invest in new carpeting, the chances are they will rip it out anyways as most want hardwood or laminate these days. If the carpeting is really bad talk to your realtor about putting a "flooring allowance" in the listing.
Finally after three months we sold our home and took a hit on the price but we already bought a place in The Villages so we decided rather than carrying our northern home all winter it made sense to get it over with now. Good Luck - wish you a quick sell.
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