Replace the flooring or give a flooring allowance

In my opinion the flooring allowance doesn't usually do much for a buyer. When a buyers sees things that need work or need replacing they typically deduct whatever they think it will cost to replace from the offer they make on your property if they are even interested in your property. They almost always over estimate what it will cost and this almost always affects your bottom line. The most important thing to do is to get your home to show better than the competition, to be move in ready and to be priced at or below the competition. First time buyers tend to have a very hard time picturing the home with different amenities, finishes, decor etc. and they tend to either rule the home out right away or fall in love with the home based on the general feel the home gives them. It's very hard for a first time buyer to see past messy, smelly, or outdated homes and to see the potential in home. The better home shows, the sooner it will sell and the sooner your home sells the more money you will net.