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Learn how to increase your home value and maximize your return on investment by taking advantage of 5 easy and affordable renovation solutions.

Thinking of giving your flooring a little TLC? If you’re considering replacing your current flooring with vinyl flooring you’re not alone. Vinyl flooring has become an increasingly popular choice for homeowners due to its durability, relatively low cost, and versatility. But before ripping up the floorboards, give yourself a moment to better understand the associated labor costs, as they can significantly impact your overall budget. We set out on an in-depth exploration to uncover the average cost of installing vinyl flooring and the factors that influence labor prices.

Part of a full-service concierge is the benefit of owner representation. In short, it means that we have boots on the ground working for you so that you don’t have to. Learn more about what owner representation means here.

Staging a home for sale may require some extra pre-sale prep, but the time and money reap plenty of rewards. The majority of buyers’ agents (82%) said that staging makes it easier for buyers to visualize a property as their future home, according to a survey by the National Association of Realtors. Nearly a quarter (23%) of buyers’ and sellers’ agents said that a staged home received an offer 1% to 5% higher than a similar home that hadn’t been staged and 18% of sellers’ agents said the value of a staged home was 6% to 10% higher. In addition, 31% of agents said that staging decreased the days a home spent on the market.

When it comes to increasing a home's resale value, flooring choices play a big role. Think about it… the last time you toured a house? Your eyes probably scanned the flooring the moment your foot stepped through the front door. The value, or sometimes just perceived value, that flooring brings to a home is massive, and guests and future buyers will notice it.

In real estate, creative solutions abound. An emerging trend is home concierge, where homeowners work with companies to help them flip their own homes and share in the profit.