2020 Flooring Trends and What They Mean for Real Estate

Thanks to the internet and HGTV, there is a lot of information about trending colors, styles, and products out there for homeowners to see. For the most part, these are aimed at people who aren’t selling. Sellers following these trends might end up in a tough spot since many of these will appeal to only a small percentage of buyers.

Today, we’re going to go through several of these trends and look at them through the lens of a real estate transaction. As the real estate flooring experts, our goal is to help your listings sell as quickly as possible by recommending new flooring that appeals to the largest number of potential buyers.

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• While LVP remains one of the most affordable flooring options, expect to see the price rise slightly this year as popularity increases and manufacturers continue to create more realistic visuals and better-quality options.

• Thanks to its waterproof core and overall durability, LVP is an excellent product choice for wet areas and buyers prefer it instead of tile, thanks to it being more stylish

• Wide planks became popular last year and will continue to be in demand this year