It is not always easier, trying to guess what will please buyers.
Everyone is different. One trend around here is to set an asking price
then offer a carpet replacement allowance. You may have to lift up the
carpet so that prospective buyers can look at the hardwood themselves
and judge whether it's good enough to repair. Hardwood is a big seller
down here....be sure to get estimates on carpet replacement and
repair/cleaning hardwood...before setting the amount of allowance you
will give back to buyer.