Selling Your Home?

Are you planning on selling your home in the near future?  If so, there are some upgrades you can do to help it to sell faster.

Did you know upgrading your floor coverings with quality floorings, will help resale value, as well as make for a quicker sale?  If the flooring is fresh and new, and of decent quality, most buyers will not change it, and they are happy that they don't have to.  If your flooring is tired, dated or worn out, all that potential buyers see is work and more money.  First time home buyers are on limited budgets, and they really want to move in without spending too much.    Buyers can also see when you have "cheaped out", so be careful.  Choose a floor that suits your house, and neighbourhood without breaking the bank.  Choose something that is medium priced for that product.  If you know that you are selling in the near future, don't pick the cheapest, and don't pick the most expensive floor covering.  


It is important to choose neutral tones of greys or beige, to go with many type of decor.  Trendy colours can date your house, and potentially make it harder to sell.  Remember, you can never go wrong with hardwood, and tile.  Just try to not make it too personal, and be sure it is easy to maintain. 


Shop around.  A knowledgeable sales staff means they have lots of experience, they believe in the products they sell, and would probably put the products in their homes.  Ask questions, lots of questions.  

• Who makes this?  
• What type of material is it made from? 
• Where is it made? 
• How long does it take to come in when I place my order?  
• What is the guarantee?  
• Can you give me a written contract/quote for an install?  
• How long have you been in business?   
• "Which product would you, or do you have in your house?"  
• Do you have experienced installers?  (Remember, the most experienced installers probably work at a flooring establishment.)  
• Do you guarantee your installation? 
• How long will it be for an installation?  (Also remember, if someone is available tomorrow to install, and someone else is booking 2 months in advance, ask yourself why are they so slow, and they so busy?  hmmmmm) -

 Take your time.  Start shopping 3-4 months in advance so you can research and so you don't rush into something you will regret.  It will also allow for possible backorders, which could mean an extra week or 2, and you can have a couple of more months to put more money aside for the project.  


So, if a house sale is in your future, it pays to spend a few thousand dollars now, to make your sale go much quicker.  A slow sale, just means you are loosing money every month.  Good luck with your sale!