Can you please show a close up of what the hole looks like, how big it is, and where on the counter it is located? There are products you can use to patch formica and blend the color. That might be an option depending on size and location.
1.) Don't listen to any realtor. Even my friends who are smart realtors have warped perspectives. You've done your homework, you know which houses have sat on the market in your desirable location and why and how to make your home not be one of them.
2.) Don't put in new floors and likely not new counters. Your new buyer will rip them out anyway and put in what they want. You will not recoup your money.
3.) Do price your home accordingly. If other homes in your area are identical but with new kitchens, price your home a bit lower. You will get bids. Someone who thinks your neighborhood is just out of their price range will buy your home for a tad bit less and not care about your kitchen.
4.) Do get out of your house at least 1/4 to 1/2 of your furniture, belongings, and wall art. Your space will photograph much better.
5.) . Don't subscribe to the advice "You have nothing to lose by putting it on as is and see the interest." The big loss is you'll have the history of a house that was listed and has no interested buyers. That leads to raised eyebrows from buyers thinking why didn't this house sell. You are being smart by asking the right questions, doing four years of homework and taking the time to put your optimally repaired and correctly priced house on the market.
I did all of these things an my home got 4 offers in 24 hours and had a bidding war that included offers to wave inspection. Meanwhile, the nearly identical home three doors down sat on the market for 8 weeks because they spent money fixing the wrong things and listed their house too high because they were justifying money spent on newly painted cabinets and new counters.
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