The housing market is improving and with these improvements
come buyers looking for homes that they can do more than live in. Buyers today are
looking to make an investment when they purchase. Young buyers are especially specific in their
needs and want to know that they truly are buying something that is going to
last the test of time, and the market.
So how can hardwood floor help sell your
home? The number one way is it is a proven investment. Hardwood floors can last over 100 years with proper care. People looking to buy
not only want to make an investment, but they also do not want to do all the
work to increase the value of this property. They expect the value to already
be in the home and wood flooring is something that they are asking and looking
for in this purchase.
The buyers today are a busy bunch. They are increasingly
working more hours and doing more in their communities. They do not want to do
more work after the purchase. Homes that already have wood flooring as a major
plus in their eyes, because they will have more time for themselves, rather
than devoting their free time to home improvements.
Easy cleaning is a major factor homeowner’s love wood
flooring. Carpets can be difficult to clean, and even when professionally done
can still have staining and dust mites. For those people that suffer from allergies or
have kids, the idea of constantly cleaning carpet is daunting and time
consuming. Buyers want to have more free time and less hassle. For people suffering from allergies walking
into a home with wall-to-wall carpet can be a nightmare. Dust mites, mold and
other allergens can get trapped in the carpet and give people serious reactions
if they are not careful. Hardwood floors
create a healthier daily living experience and provide a better space for entertaining. Carpet can be a deal breaker for
those suffering from allergies or do a lot of entertaining at home.
One of top reasons hardwood floors can help sell your home
is the actual installation of them can take time, money and create hassle for those
looking to move in. If the floors are
already in the home, the buyers don’t have to worry about moving furniture,
taking time away from the home or cleaning dust after an install. While many people would love to have hardwood
flooring, the time commitment and hassle of going through an installation keeps
them at bay. By installing the wood floors before selling, people can move in and enjoy their new home without having to even think about making changes.
The new push for more eco-friendly or GREEN homes, makes
hardwood flooring an easy sell.
Wood
flooring, especially sustainable wood like Bamboo, Engineered, or Recycled wood, makes those
looking to live a green lifestyle thrilled to see the floor when they walk in to an open house.