Help Sell Your Home with New Floors

If you are trying to sell your home, you may be looking for ways to speed up the sale while adding value to your home. One way to get an excellent return on your investment is by upgrading floors. Floors can make or break a sale on a home. Attract buyers and sell faster by putting some money into new flooring.

Replace that Old Carpeting

Old and stained carpeting can make a house look more run down than it actually is. Types of carpeting and colors go out of style very quickly as well. If a younger buyer is coming into your home, they may immediately notice dated carpeting and be put off by the task of having to replace it.

Replace Dated Vinyl Kitchen Flooring

The kitchen is the center of many Philadelphia homes. Unfortunately, the trends in what flooring makes a home look good are ever changing. What was nice for a home in the mid to late 1970s or ’80s will not be good for today’s home buyer. This means you might want to replace dated vinyl flooring in kitchens or bathrooms. Having a old-fashioned look will put off buyers as well as making a home look like it is worth less than it actually is.

What to Replace with?

So, if you are convinced that replacing the flooring is the way to go, then what should you replace it with? There are quite a few choices available to you. Here are a few options.

Carpeting: Sure, you could just replace that old carpeting with new or put it over top of the ugly kitchen floors. Remember, though, that your return on investment for carpeting might be rather low. Replacing old carpet with new carpet can end up with you choosing colors that may not match the tastes of your prospective buyers. If you end up with a buyer who doesn’t like your choice, they may insist on taking the replacement flooring costs off of the sale price of the house.

Tile: This is a great option for kitchens and bathrooms. Tile can really help to improve the look and feel of a home and attract buyer’s interest. Of course, tile flooring is very expensive to put in. Much like carpeting, it can be a very individualized choice, so the tile that you choose might not match the taste of your buyers.

Hardwood: Hardwood flooring is a great way to add value to a home. Low maintenance, great looking and long lasting, hardwood is considered a must for a home in some parts of the country. The best part is, hardwood is versatile. It can be used to replace worn flooring anywhere in your home. Of course, it can be expensive to install, but will add value to your home and provide a good return on investment.

Need to have your floors replaced? Click here to get free custom quotes from reputable flooring contractors in the Greater Philadelphia Area. You’ll receive upfront pricing without having to invite a contractor to your home.