Did you know that the right flooring options can increase your home’s sales appeal, raise its final price, and deliver a high return on your investment? Today’s buyers want to move into homes that are as turn-key as possible, and that includes the flooring they can envision as their own.
If you’re planning to sell your Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, or Winter Park home, Creative Floors has three flooring recommendations that deliver polished, updated, move-in-ready floors buyers want without over-investing.
3 Flooring Options That Increase the Value of Central Florida Homes
In addition to boosting buyer interest, the National Association of REALTORS® reports that the right flooring updates can have an ROI that exceeds your initial investment. It’s all about choosing the right flooring for staging a home. Buyers who can pay top dollar for your home are looking for turn-key houses with luxurious, updated finishes so they can move right in after closing.
That means installing flooring upgrades before putting your home up for sale is your best bet. At the same time, you also want the process to be as easy as possible for your household. So, when you’re ready to find practical, high-ROI flooring upgrades, seek out selections that:
- Are quick to install.
- Make a great first impression.
- And support a strong listing and final sales price.
To appeal to a wider variety of buyers, we prioritize versatile flooring options that appeal to a range of lifestyles for individuals or families who:
- Have pets or young children.
- Plan to age in place and/or want accessible flooring options that support mobility aids.
- Are purchasing an investment property and plan to use it for a vacation or long-term rental.
Fortunately, we have flooring options that meet all of those criteria.
Here are our three top recommendations:
1. Vinyl Plank Flooring
There are multiple benefits to upgrading your outdated flooring with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) options, not the least of which it mimics hardwood flooring without any of the moisture/humidity vulnerability. Vinyl plank flooring has a high ROI, with many data trackers citing seller returns of 70% to 80% or more.
Buyers love vinyl plank because:
- It looks just like real wood planks. Hardwood has long been a favorite, but it’s not well-suited to our Central Florida climate. Cleaner, natural wood flooring is trending these days, with light or grey oak-type planks being customer favorites.
- It’s quick and easy to install. LVP planks are quick to install. No matter if you want to install them while you’re still living there or want the job done immediately after you vacate the home, we can usually complete the entire flooring installation in just a few days.
- They hold up to wear and tear. The last thing you want to do is install new flooring that shows wear and tear quickly, defeating the purpose of staging your home for a quick, high-offer sale. LVP is considered one of the most durable flooring options on the market. So, even if you plan to live in the home for several months before you put it on the market, or it attracts high-volume seller tours, regularly cleaned floors will look brand new for years to come.
People who install LVP throughout their home often balance the look by adding stylish area rugs that add style, color, and pattern, not to mention sound absorption.
However, many homebuyers like a mix-and-match approach to flooring. So, while you may want LVP to be the mainstay in high-traffic areas and rooms more prone to water damage (kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, etc.), there’s no reason you can’t also install tile or carpet to enhance functionality, visual appeal, and texture.
2. Tile Is Another Best Flooring For Resale in Central Florida
Florida homes have benefited from tile flooring for decades due to its cooling effects (a favorite for pets!), durability, ease of cleaning, and resistance to high moisture exposure.
There are also several aesthetic benefits to using tile on the floor. In addition to being available in a wide range of colors and patterns, tile flooring products are aesthetically versatile and designed to replicate your favorite natural wood and stone materials. So, just like with LVP, you can use a single product to create a range of visual effects – from colorful tile patterns to grey oak planks or even marble-look.
Visiting a local flooring showroom is the best way to see examples of these products first-hand while benefiting from the expertise and design acumen of dedicated flooring pros.
3. Soften Things Up With Stylish, Time-Tested Carpet Options
The right high-quality carpet selections offer many of the same benefits as hard-surface options when you’re looking for the best flooring for resale. The key here is to choose carpets designed to hide foot/paw traffic, resist stains, and provide for easy maintenance.
When we know clients are interested in flooring for staging a home, we recommend carpeting the living areas associated with plush comfort, like the bedrooms, formal living room, or a study. Then, work with your flooring design pro to find carpets that:
- Are high-quality.
- Are low-profile.
- Combine cut and looped threads.
- Use variegated colors (which can be in the neutral, monochromatic color category).
- Are stain-resistant.
Carpets designed with those features will be able to withstand your household’s wear and tear prior to selling the home, as well as the expected foot traffic once the home is listed. You don’t want to have to worry about cleaning flooring any more than is necessary.
When you combine flooring upgrades throughout the home by using LVP, tile, and/or carpet, it keeps things updated and fresh without appearing bland or overly neutral. Again, expertise from a local flooring designer is essential to ensure flooring selections are installed professionally and without uneven or unsightly transitions.
Schedule An In-Home Consultation For Flooring Home Improvement Before Listing
Are you getting ready to list your Central Florida home in the next three months to a year from now? This is the perfect time to learn more about home improvement flooring that can boost sales appeal and your ROI. When you want to increase home value, flooring is a natural first move.
You’re always welcome to visit the Creative Floors Casselberry showroom, but we encourage you to schedule an in-home design appointment to find the best flooring for resale. This gives you a free design consultation with our experienced flooring designers who can see your space and make customized recommendations based on your timeline. We bring all of our flooring samples right to your door so you can see them in “real life” rather than relying on your imagination.
Creative Floors is always up to date on current buyer preferences and will ensure that you make the smart choices when it comes to design decisions and flooring upgrades before selling. Contact us to get started. Let’s work together to give your home’s prospective buyers one more reason to say “Yes!”
