Some stagers pick couches and rugs according to personal preference... doesn't always appeal to everyone. 

They are readily aware that tax recovery amounts are significant in these areas, and given the increased focus on revenue recovery over general tax compliance I would conclude that this focus will only further intensify.

Get a duplex rent it to people on both sides. when they move out tear down the wall.. put a huge area rug in the middle of the new "great room" rezone if necessary?

Put a huge area rug and a projector on the huge wall in the new "great room" Live in it until you sell it overpriced.

We'll be using this same form to inspect your unit when you leave.Specifically, here's a list of items you should thoroughly clean before vacating:[ ] Floors[ ] sweep/mop laminate floors[ ] vacuum carpets and rugs (shampoo if necessary)[ ] mop kitchen and bathroom floors[ ] Walls, baseboards, ceilings, and built-in shelves[ ] Kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink, stove and oven--inside and out [ ] Refrigerator--clean inside and out, empty it of food[ ] Bathtubs, showers, toilets, and plumbing fixtures[ ] Doors, windows, and window coverings[ ] Other _________________________________________________________If you have any questions as to the type of cleaning we expect, please let us know.Please don't leave anything behind--that includes bags of garbage, clothes, food, newspapers, furniture, appliances, dishes, plants, cleaning supplies, or other items that belong to you.Please be sure you have disconnected phone and utility services, canceled all newspaper subscriptions, and sent the post office a change of address form.Once you have cleaned your unit and removed all your belongings, please call us to make arrangements to return all keys.

I don't have expertise but have previously found great articles online which discuss adding a 2nd layer of drywall to mitigate sound from above apts. (3) Likely the easiest/cheapest thing to do: place in your lease that living and dining room requires carpet coverage (rug) over 75% of the area to "protect" the wood floors Hope this helps!

The building is approximately 10,000 sf and is currently being used as a rug and fabric store.Thank you,Luan.

Here are some pictures of pulling it down, removing the nasty rugs, refinishing the hardwoods, and primer-ing the walls.

I purchased rugs and runners, but it it's still a concern.  

Slap down a cheap persian rug in the living room and maybe another one in the master bedroom and you're good to go.Just LOL @ using carpet in the year 2017. just LOL @ all the junk and gunk and gross things that accumulate in it over time