New flooring is one of the best ways to revitalize your home, giving it a completely new look and feel.
An impressive floor through the living areas will add to its value and put it in the highly desirable category for many prospective buyers in your neighborhood.
The array of flooring solutions available is head-spinning. At the top end, you have classic American hardwoods such as oak, ash, maple and hickory. Or, you may take a more economical path, and investigate floating floor products that use wood, bamboo, vinyl and Laminate.
If you’re thinking of selling in the short-term, you will likely get a better return on your investment from using a good quality floating floor.
Decision-making doesn’t stop there. You will have to choose your supplier and installation contractor. That can be even more challenging than deciding in the best flooring.
As your local real estate agent, I’ve seen many wonderful flooring installations and know some of the reputable suppliers and installers in our area. I am happy to point you in the right direction and offer advice on how best to prepare your home for sale.
In the meantime, here are some questions you might ask when deciding on which supplier and contractor you wish to work with.
- What is the price per square foot?
- Does that price include underlay and installation?
- Will you remove and dispose of the old flooring and skirting boards as part of the quote?
- Can you provide a written quote?
- How long will your work take?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- Are you licensed? (Note, this is not necessary for all installers.)
- Can you show me examples of your work and provide references that I can verify independently?
A stunning floor can be a real asset to a property and make a big impression when the time comes to sell. Good luck!