If your carpet need replaced, don't offer buyers an allowance. Do it yourself before you show the property. You'll reap the rewards in selling price and in fewer days on the market. Home Staging: The winning Way to Sell Your House for More Money by Barb Schwarz
Freshen up your flooring with new color combinations. Mix warm with cool, light with dark, contrasting colors in one room and monochromatic in the next. Throw out the rules.