What's Under the Carpet?" Is An often asked question.

"What's Under the Carpet?" is an often asked question. How would you know?  Unless you have X-Ray vision, please don't answer or assume what you don't know for sure.



Of course, many home owners 'know' what is in their house... 'unless' they have forgotten.

Buyers have bought, thinking there was hardwood under all the carpet, only to find out later that several rooms had something else such as subflooring, linoleum or concrete. Knowing what's under the carpet, does not mean you know the condition unless the entire floor is exposed.

Other purchasers have been pleasantly surprised to find hardwoods in a home with newish carpet.  As a listing agent, confirm what is under those carpets. As a buyer's agent confirm what is under those carpets.

In a recent post It's in the Bag! What's in Yours? I showed this pair of pliers.


These mini pliers are always with me...at a listing to confirm what is under the carpet and when showing a property to confirm when asked. You can pick this handy tool up for a couple of dollars and this can save big bucks and big aggravation down the line.


What's Under the Carpet?" is an often asked question.