You might not think that staging a home is necessary if you want to sell it in a market this hot. With practically every home getting multiple offers the first day they are on the market, some sellers are skipping staging. Yet, doing so can open the door to not only more bids but higher bids. One of the biggest staging decisions you'll have to make is what kind of flooring to install.
Laminate
Laminate flooring can mimic the look and feel of stone, tile, and wood. However, the cost is a lot lower. Assembly is easy, too, if you go the DIY route. Tongue-and-groove construction just needs interlocking. Aim for the higher-end options in laminate choices for staging. Lower-end choices look somewhat artificial and turn off some potential buyers.
Renewables
Many modern home buyers are interested in being eco-friendly whenever they can in their lifestyle, so cork and bamboo floors might appeal to them. Bamboo is technically a grass but acts much like hardwood flooring in how scratch-resistant it is, while cork dampens noise and absorbs a lot of shock with its comfort and resilience.
Hardwood
Hardwood flooring is timeless and resilient. You can pick from lots of different kinds and colors, some of which can be refinished multiple times. Solid hardwoods are something you can sand and refinish quite a few times, whereas engineered hardwood has hardwood on top of plywood or high-density fiber cores for cheaper cost and easier installation. If the subflooring is concrete, solid hardwood might not work, but it's also generally thought of as the top option for all flooring options.
Tile Flooring
Tile is an effective choice for rooms with lots of foot traffic and also get wet. Such spaces might include kitchens, laundry areas, basements, and bathrooms. It's durable and doesn't need much maintenance but still has lots of options, including ceramics, porcelain, and natural stone.
Vinyl Flooring
Vinyl is made using synthetic materials, including plasticizers, PVC, and fiberglass. It also comes with as many benefits as physical sources, because it's resistant to scratching and staining, is waterproof, and lasts a very long time. Find it in quite a few colors and styles in planks, sheets, and tiles. You can even put it over most existing flooring for quick and easy installation.
Staging Matters
Staging a home can cost a few thousand dollars, but it also helps potential buyers truly see the potential it holds if they were to buy it and move in. The return on your investment is never assured, but it's more than worth it on average in terms of the possible bidding war and increased interest you'll generate.
