This pivotal phase would just intensify the war between RE tech co vs NAR and also between brokerage vs brokerage. 

The anticipation is that as investment ROI becomes more attractive, buyers will intensify their searches. 

As far as imperfections on the flooring , by the time furniture , and rugs are in it wont be noticable .

I would remove the throw pillows on the sofa and get an area rug there just as an example.

The design is what's killing you and adding some rugs, wallpaper, art, and accessories would do a world of good.

Buyer on BP have often "gone to the listing agent" which created a perverse incentive which will no longer be able to be swept under the rug by a listing agent. 

Our cleaner returned today to double check everything and found a tv remote missing (I know this happens a lot), chocolate stains in the carpet, more blood stains on other linens, bath rugs, and furniture, more furniture stains, etc.

Also, even an old beat up floor looks decent and bedrooms usually have a lot of furniture so you can only see a small part of the floor anyways and tenants may even put down a throw rug.

That cost $2,300I went with a local artist who did the mural and the one by the pool for $4,200.Flooring is 4 large rugs with rug pads.Gaming systems are PS5 and Xbox One.You can see from my setup that a sofa/sleeper could easily add a queen bed capacity.  

Plus it's so much easier to clean.Let them put down area rugs on top of the laminate, and take their dirt with them when they move out!