Hardwood flooring can be easily refinished if the wood is worn or water-damaged. Seek the advice of a flooring professional because real wood floors add a level of quality to a home that laminate floors cannot match but the durability of vinyl plank flooring makes it a great option, especially when kids and pets are a factor.
TIPS FOR KITCHEN AND B CHEN AND BATH
When making upgrades to kitchens and baths, be aware of what constitutes a substantial investment. The key is to consider the mass appeal for the sake of resale value. Let's say one
homeowner decided to add a backsplash and more cabinet space in the kitchen and then updated the appliances and refinished the oak flooring. Total cost was $3,000. The seller kept the price comparable to sales in the area and ended up selling for $17,000 more than the asking price because interested buyers started a bidding war! The lesson here? You don’t need to bust your budget to sell your home, but you do want to have mass appeal. Kitchens are pivotal in home appeal. Here are some suggestions of what you can do to your kitchen and bath to impress buyers without losing ROI: • Paint neutral colours. • Add a new backsplash in the kitchen. • Install new countertops if they’re dated or if you need to bring the home up to current area standards.
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