{"id":24455,"date":"2022-06-28T13:22:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T20:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=24455"},"modified":"2026-04-02T07:24:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:24:26","slug":"best-carpet-to-install-when-selling-a-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/best-carpet-to-install-when-selling-a-home\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Best Carpets to Install When Selling a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

With 80% of buyers<\/a> preferring a home that\u2019s move-in ready, the last thing you want is for a ripped, stained, or smelly carpet to give them cold feet.<\/p>\n

While a good cleaning can work some magic, it can only do so much to welcome potential buyers. Instead, carpet in poor condition can cause them to view your house as a fixer-upper, slash what they\u2019re willing to offer, or want to negotiate an allowance to fix the floor themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou only get that one chance to make that first impression. \u2026 You don\u2019t want them to walk in and think, \u2018OK, this carpet looks like it will hold up for a week,\u2019\u201d says Tammie Bell<\/a>, a real estate agent who works with 78% more single-family homes than the average agent serving Lake Jackson, Texas, and the surrounding area. \u201cA carpet is fairly inexpensive to change, considering the total investment of the property.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thankfully, carpeting can be less expensive to install than hardwood \u2014 about $2,100 to $3,600 for 300 square feet<\/a> versus about $2,200 to $8,500<\/a>, depending on materials \u2014 as well as cozier and quieter in certain rooms and climates. To save you time and money on this important update, we\u2019ve gathered expert tips and research insights on the best carpet to install when selling a home. These tips, along with our five store carpet recommendations, can help you net the best price.<\/p>\n

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, partner with a top real estate agent early in the process. A proven agent will have the experience to know what to fix and what not to fix \u2014 and what to replace and what can just be cleaned. It takes two minutes to match you with the highest-performing agents in your market.<\/p>\n \n

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Carpet-buying tips: Fibers, color, and durability<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to feel lost among the enormous variety of carpet colors, fibers, and costs. Buyers want to see carpeting that\u2019s comfortable, durable, and attractive, so focus on these factors when choosing the best carpet to install when selling a home:<\/p>\n

Pick a neutral tone (but not pure white)<\/h3>\n

Light, neutral tones<\/a> make rooms look larger, according to the World Floor Covering Association<\/a> (WFCA) of Dalton, Georgia, a professional association of flooring manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. Lighter carpeting also makes a home look bright and clean, Bell says. However, a stark white carpet is too vulnerable to dirt and stains, which could raise concerns among any buyers who drink red wine or own a pet with the occasional muddy paws. When in doubt, select lighter neutrals, such as:<\/p>\n