for the homes that people want, and some screen actively out any homes that do not have hardwood flooring. In a recent (unscientific) survey on a Realtor’s® website, 95% of consumer respondents preferred hardwood for common living areas such as the living room, dining room, and family room. If your hardwood flooring is hiding underneath carpet, rip up the carpet and refinish the hardwood floors. It will instantaneously improve the value of your home and help it to sell faster. If you can’t afford to do all of it, or if it’s too inconvenient, at least start with one room to show buyers what the wood could look like. Removing carpet to show hardwood floors is a step in the right direction. You may be pleasantly surprised by the relatively low cost of refinishing hardwood, so it’s usually an investment that gets a strong ROI. It will certainly help sell your house faster. Few other flooring options even come close to hardwood in popularity, and then only in niche markets like Florida where ceramic tile runs a close second. However, ceramic is also one of the more expensive options available. Between budget, comfort, and ease of installation and care there are several factors to consider in favor of hardwood.
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