If you plan to sell your home soon, you need to find flooring options that can optimize home appeal and your sales price without unnecessary spending.
In that case, it’s time to schedule a free, no-obligation in-home flooring consultation with Creative Floors.
5 Best Flooring Options When Planning to Sell Your Home
There are several considerations when determining which new flooring options to install before putting your home on the market. Most importantly, you’ll want to think about products that:
- Are relatively neutral in appearance, so they aren’t off-putting to potential buyers.
- Can handle wear-and-tear so they hide foot traffic from open house and home tour attendees.
- Are considered low-maintenance so you don’t have to worry about cleaning them every time new prospective buyers schedule a walk-through.
In addition to helping you select the right flooring materials, our flooring representatives can also provide input and recommendations for any presale interior design improvements that will complement your new flooring and further increase your home’s sales value.
Here are our top 5 recommendations for homeowners who know they’ll be selling their home within the next five years.
1. Waterproof Laminate Flooring
The look of hardwood floors complements any interior design style, from traditional to the uber-contemporary. This makes our waterproof laminate flooring products a win-win for sellers and buyers.
Laminate floors can be chosen in a wide range of wood-grain patterns and finishes, so we can easily find one that integrates well with current fixtures and finishes. In addition to being able to weather our humid climate and storm seasons, laminate flooring is also the ultimate kid and pet-proof option.
2. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Flooring
Luxury vinyl planks are another great hard surface flooring option that is available at multiple price points. LVP is designed to replicate real wood or real stone, making them quite versatile.
They are not as waterproof as laminate floors, but they are highly water resistant—especially when installed with the right subfloor materials. One thing to keep in mind is that although LVP planks are a hard surface option, the top layer is softer than laminate. So, over time, this product may show imprints or dents from high heels, pet paws/claws, or hard impacts from things dropping from higher surfaces.
3. Low-Profile Carpet
If you’re looking for carpet, we’ll steer you toward products known for being ultra-durable and stain-resistant. High-pile carpets are notorious for showing footprints and are more challenging to clean up if something is spilled (which may be the case if those touring your home have drinks along with them).
So, we recommend choosing carpets made with low-profile or short-cut-loop fibers. Neutral colors are always recommended. While patterned carpets are an option, we advise choosing carpets with monochromatic patterns or textures so they aren’t off-putting to potential buyers.
Selecting carpets with neutral patterns and textures is also a good idea if you have a busy family living in the home until the close of escrow. We can show you samples of carpets that do a great job of hiding everyday dirt, fur, and wear & tear, so you don’t have to worry about daily vacuuming until it sells.
4. Tile
Floor tiles are another great option for elevating the look and value of your home. Tile flooring options come in just about every shape, style, and color you can think of. In addition to replicating natural stone, you can also choose from patterns with wood’s natural look and texture.
The thing to remember here is that tile floors are very hard and can be cold on bare feet and paws. Also, they aren’t necessarily the best for parents with small children (unless isolated to smaller areas like the bathroom or laundry room) because they form a hard landing pad, and ceramic/glass objects almost always break when dropped, creating a safety hazard.
5. Mix-and-Match by Room
And, of course, you always have the option to mix and match flooring options based on the living space and its function. So, during our flooring and design consultation, we may determine the best way to balance your budget while still installing high-quality flooring that increases home value to mix it up a bit.
This might include using luxury tiles in the master bath, carpet in the bedrooms for a softer look and feel, and laminate flooring or LVP in the kitchen, dining, and living areas.
Schedule A Consultation With Creative Floors Before Listing Your Home
Most homebuyers want to move into a home with flooring they love so they don’t have to move furniture more than necessary. Replacing your home’s outdated carpet with new flooring options may be just what the realtor ordered to optimize buyer appeal and the sales price.
Schedule a consultation with Creative Floors, and we’ll bring our samples and expertise right to your door so you can choose flooring that looks great with your current fixtures and furnishings. Here’s to a swift home sale!
