HOUSE : Hardwood Floors: Improving Your Home's Look and Value

With buyers becoming more selective when looking for a new home, sellers are finding more ways to improve their homes that will not only make them more attractive to buyers, but also provide a great return on investment.

One of the best ways to achieve this is by installing hardwood floors. Hardwood floors make a home look newer while also adding quality and character. In fact, a 2003 study by Prof. G. Stacy Sirmans of Florida State University found that installing hardwood floors increased a home's sale price by 6 percent (Source: "Is Carpet Dead?" by Christopher Solomon, MSN Real Estate).

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"Floors are important because they provide the first impression to buyers," said Tom Sullivan, founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators. "It's the first thing a buyer will typically notice, so improving the quality of your floors could mean the difference between selling your home or it staying on the market."

Hardwood floors give a home the look of luxury and are typically found in living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. Historically, installing solid hardwood floors has been a time consuming task due to the necessary sanding, sealing and staining. But that no longer has to be the case as the trend has been shifting recently toward pre-finished hardwood floors that carry long warranties. A prime example is Bellawood Prefinished Floors, available in several domestic and exotice species, all with a 50 year warranty.

In this highly selective real estate market, sellers need to make a great first impression on a buyer from the moment they set foot in the home. Those who install a new floor stand a better chance at getting a buyer's attention and sending their home's value through the roof. Visit www.bellawood.com today.

About the Author

Rachel, known to some as Miss DIY, enjoys sharing tips, tricks and ideas on home improvement projects, particularly those involving new flooring.