We are thinking about resale value and wonder if we should replace the flooring on the main living area with hardwood. It now has a carpeted living room and laminate in the foyer and dining room. My husband thinks he can do the floor himself.
2006-09-15 02:44:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The house is only 4 years old.
2006-09-15 02:52:47 · update #1
The first thing you see as a prospective buyer is the floor. That is what sets the first impression. Hardwood looks great but the return of value for the investment is a low ratio. Modern laminates are great. They will give almost 100% return on investment if you shop wisely. Once it's down, the best is worth no more than entry grade so don't over spent or get over sold by a slick salesman; (I know because I am one). Don't go too cheap either. If you are going to be there for three years, the bottom of the line stuff can begin to show signs of wear. Keep it conservative, meaning, don't get too exotic of a pattern such as bamboo or a bold splated maple. Go with a medium tone oak or something like that. Laminate is definitely the answer since it is the easiest flooring to self install. Have fun and thanks to both of you for serving all of us in the military.
2006-09-16 13:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by mmpots.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
it all depends on if you want to spend to money on hardwood, weigh up whats better, you could pay to have the carpets proffessionaly cleaned and it may save you a great expense, but if you have your heart set on hard wooding the floors and feel you would get more on your asking price then replace them, but always remember, when people move into a house they will put their own taste and stamp to it and could possibly simply move in and carpet straight over your wooden floors, Hope this helps xxx
Good luck with the sale, A good tip when selling is to avoid clutter,keep the rooms painted light and bright as this not only suggests cleanliness but it appears bigger too.. !!
Best of luck xx
2006-09-15 03:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by amber1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had a client buy a house and then geta transfer. I asked them to remember back when they looked at the house what was the big thing that they saw that they didn't like? They said it was the roof. I told them to repair the roof and they did and sold it within a month. If the carpets are worn or dirty or if your neighbors have better floors than yours then consider it. There are all kinds of types of flooring out there. depends on how handy hubby is and how much time and ambition. Nice wood floors sell.
2006-09-15 03:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would definatly help the resale -- but i don't know if you want to go with hardwoods -- (the best place for those, and cheap, is lumber liquidators) ... but if you already have laminate in the foyer and dining room you might as well put it in the den too -- its going to be much cheaper -- and VERY easy to install. good luck! (my hubby's in the military too -- totally understand)
2006-09-15 02:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by cyndiecyndie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard wood is pretty expensive and in three years the resale value of your house will probibly not pay off.
The housing market is starting to slump and although prices have soared in the past 5 years they are starting to cap off. If the floors are in decent shape and you can deal for the next three years I would not replace the floors.
2006-09-15 02:48:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you can afford it, go for it! There's no replacement for hard wood floors and it will definitely get you money when you sell...as long as it stays nice... that means if you have a big dog, his nails will scratch it. You might want to think about doing it just before selling...
2006-09-15 16:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by The ReDesign Diva 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say do it
hardwood floors always makes the resale higher
2006-09-15 02:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by pighunter1999 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The floring is easy but takes time. It will add value to you home!
2006-09-15 02:52:22 · answer #8 · answered by sooners83 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not worth to spent that much on old houses due to slump in real estate u can loose ur money
2006-09-15 02:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by nau 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
His name wouldn't be MR knowall..would it ???
2006-09-15 02:50:30 · answer #10 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋