If I don't have time to pick up, clean up, turn on all lights, scrub the toilets and vacuum (all the stuff the agent wants done) that it just won't get done before they show.That means the house may not show as well as it might if I were out of here prior to the 1st of the month.

When you represent a buyer and I do the loan for them I will give you a gift of airline tickets or a cruise good for a year to present to your buyer from you, paid for by me (being a former realtor I know that this goes a long way to getting you referrals and repeat business) call me direct for more info or to submit a deal. 323-401-4727...i will always answer the phone.

Even in my own house, I prefer the LVT due to the fact that carpet collects dirt that no matter how often you vacuum or clean it, stills collects allergens and dirt that will not come out, not to mention the stains etc. 

I stay busy with my day job as a regional airline pilot based at the Lambert St.

There are obviously a lot of other factors in play here, but taking the above scenario in a vacuum, and given the current market and financing options, etc., I'd be interested to hear people's opinions.

I agree with the others: I ask that tenants vacuum but see carpet cleaning as my responsibility. 

After removing the existing floor make sure you vacuum twice to remove debris.  

Only shared housing I would do would be limited to top end collage areas and Airline crew crash pads

@Caroline Hedin  I have never personally tried to rent a place I delegate that joyful task.but there is a reason the airlines over book.I did spend my first 12 years selling real estate which in essence is the same..

You can also use a wet/dry vacuum (make sure it's setup for wet which usually means switching an interior filter).