
Forget that old school of thought that says buyers want to pick out their own carpeting.
If you need to replace the carpeting, just do it.
Ugly but cute: You might think that "ugly but cute" is clever, but the odds are that buyers won't get past the "ugly" part. If you were given a choice between looking at a basement or a penthouse, which would you choose? "Lower level" is a better description. Basement: Basement condos and co-ops are hard to sell. Buyers can't usually envision potential, and they'll want to pay less for it, not more. Upside potential: Use this phrase only if you're clearly selling a fixer-upper. Oversized: This might sound like a good word, but you'll want to stay away from it, too, unless your home is the largest one in the neighborhood. Vintage homes in pristine condition are sought after.
Outdated: This word implies that a lot of work will be necessary to make the place livable.Cramped usually can't be fixed, at least not without boatloads of money poured into renovations and additions. Cramped: A house might be cozy, but it's never cramped.Don't ever use this word unless you're selling a true "tiny home," designed, built, and intended to be that way. Small (or tiny): Your home or condo might be cozy, but it is not small.