Quality flooring can make an enormous difference to the price and attractiveness of your home when it’s time to sell. But the almost countless number of flooring choices can make your head spin.
As an experienced agency in the area, we believe carefully considering how to upgrade your flooring is needed before you put down cold, hard cash. You can talk to one of our agents about the type of flooring that would suit the style of your home and attract today’s buyers.
Perhaps revitalising your old wooden floor is a sound strategy, or laying new carpet or tiles. A good agent should reassure you about whether you would get a return on such an investment.
Below are some tips for selecting a new carpet.
Determine your budget – Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you shouldn’t need to buy a top-of-the-line carpet. After all, you’re not staying around to enjoy it. So focus on a price range sufficient to impress buyers but not break the bank.
Think of the buyer – Your agent will talk to you about the likely buyer profile for your property – this determines your marketing strategy. If you’re trying to attract young families, selecting a stain-resistant carpet that can handle spills and accidents is a great feature.
Use retail expertise – A good carpet retailer will guide you through the enormous selection of carpets available. Be clear about your situation and what you’re trying to achieve. Here are a few of the most popular types of carpet you’ll see:
- Berber: A looped carpet of natural or synthetic fibres. It’s durable and easy to maintain but not soft underfoot.
- Plush: A cut pile carpet, this style screams luxury. Bedrooms and low-traffic areas are best suited for Plush.
- Frieze: With a twisted, shaggy appearance, it’s super-durable.
- Saxony: Soft and comfortable, but probably lacking the durability of Berber.
Colour selection – In most situations, we’d recommend you stick to your current colour scheme. Buyers see light-coloured carpets and worry about stains and maintenance, especially in high-traffic areas. Also, try to stick to one carpet style as it creates a sense of flow. Multiple patterns through a home disconnect the rooms from each other.