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CouponKT
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Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
What an easy job, we should have done this years ago!!!
Bought a few boxes of sticky tiles ($100 in total) and a few hours of work. Making a few small changes to the house to get it on the market. What a difference this makes!
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kerrycec03
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
looks fantastic!!
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| Posted 2/22/12 6:03 AM |
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philsdeezy
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Looks amazing
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| Posted 2/22/12 7:23 AM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Looks great!
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| Posted 2/22/12 8:38 AM |
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
It looks really great!
I always advise clients not to invest in huge renovations before selling, because you don't get back your investment dollar for dollar, and it's a gamble to do something like a complete kitchen renovation that may not be to everyone's taste.
But doing small, smart changes (at a low cost) like you just did can make a huge impact on how well your home shows. Other prep items that don't have to cost a lot and can really help your home sell faster include painting and changing light fixtures. The most important things are (i) clean, (ii) declutter, (iii) depersonalize, and (iv) repair. The goal is to make your home look like the best, most appealing house in its price range to beat out the competition!
I posted a blog a few months ago on this site about getting your home ready for market!
Good luck, and please feel free to contact me if I can help you at all.
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| Posted 2/22/12 9:06 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Posted by Century 21 Dallow - Christine Braun
I posted a blog a few months ago on this site about getting your home ready for market!
Can you send me a link to that blog? Thanks!
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| Posted 2/22/12 9:17 AM |
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Tulips915
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Looks great!!!
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| Posted 2/22/12 9:22 AM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Looks Great!
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| Posted 2/22/12 12:24 PM |
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b2b777
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
looks really nice. is that the peel and stick with grout or without? i want to do the same thing in my laundry room in the basement.
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| Posted 2/22/12 12:32 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Looks great!! You just took years off of your kitchen!
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| Posted 2/22/12 12:45 PM |
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Ray8183
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Renay
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Great job.
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| Posted 2/22/12 2:14 PM |
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CouponKT
Our family is complete
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Posted by b2b777
looks really nice. is that the peel and stick with grout or without? i want to do the same thing in my laundry room in the basement.
yes, the Armstrong peel & stick tiles. We chose to do it without grout, but you can do it with.
They were about $1.17 per 12x12" tile
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| Posted 2/22/12 2:56 PM |
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MaZz
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
I used those same tiles in my laundry room. They look great and what a change from your before tiles! 
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| Posted 2/22/12 5:08 PM |
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Suzie4
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
looks great!
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| Posted 2/22/12 5:33 PM |
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Posted by CouponKT
Posted by Century 21 Dallow - Christine Braun
I posted a blog a few months ago on this site about getting your home ready for market!
Can you send me a link to that blog? Thanks!
Here is a cut and paste of it (I'll save you the click on the link!  ). The suggestions are simple, common-sense things, but definitely must-dos before putting your home on the market!
4 Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Sale
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to get your home ready to put on the market. Updates and high-end finishes are always a plus, but it is not necessary – or even wise – to spend a lot of money on large-scale renovation projects if you are planning to sell. If you follow the surprisingly simple recommendations below, which don’t require much more than some time and good old-fashioned elbow grease, buyers will be able to appreciate the true value of your home:
1. Clean.
Your house will only show to its best advantage if it is clean, so make your house sparkle before it goes on the market! Buyers can’t appreciate the natural light that floods your house if the windows are filthy; similarly, they can’t appreciate the size of your master bedroom if the bed is unmade and the floor covered by piles of laundry. Furthermore, a clean house is a sign of a well-maintained house. Buyers may assume that dirt and grime are evidence of neglect, and therefore larger problems (such as plumbing or electrical issues) may be lurking. Finally, make sure your house smells as good as it looks. Strong odors, such as cooking smells, pet odors, cigarette smoke, and even overpowering scented candles or potpourri, can be an immediate turn-off to buyers.
2. De-Clutter.
Too much clutter makes a space appear cramped and small, which is not what most buyers are looking for. Purge that clutter! Have a yard sale, make some donations, or just start packing your belongings (you’re going to have to do it eventually, right?). Even useful items, such as kitchen appliances, can be clutter. Try to keep only two essential small appliances out on display, and put less frequently used items in a cabinet or storage area. Evaluate your closets as well. If they are overstuffed and jumbled, remove some things and organize what remains. Buyers want to see ample storage space, not your fabulous shoe collection!
3. Neutralize.
The décor of your house reflects who you are, as it should. However, when you are selling your house, it’s not about you and your personal preferences anymore. Your goal now is to make your house an inviting, but neutral, space that will appeal to as many buyers as possible. Potential buyers should be able to envision themselves living there, not feel as if they are a guest in your home. Put away family photos and personalized keepsakes (such as trophies and diplomas), and remove taste-specific or controversial artwork and collectibles. You want buyers to be admiring your house, not your ceramic cow collection or Little Jimmy’s kindergarten class photo. If you’ve chosen particularly bold and unusual colors for your walls, paint walls a neutral shade. De-personalizing your house can be an emotional process, but remember, all of your precious treasures (and vibrant color schemes) will have a place in your new home!
4. Repair.
It’s best if everything in your house is in good working order before you try to sell it. Assess your house with a critical eye to find any visible defects. Even the most minor item, such as a loose handrail or a door off its hinge, can cause a buyer to make a lower offer, if they make an offer at all. If there are items in need of repair that they can see, buyers may fear there are big-ticket problems that they can’t see, and that could scare them off.
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| Posted 2/22/12 11:37 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Nice! It goes from "Ehhh... nice '70s floor tiles...." to either "Nice floor!", or neutral enough to not be noticed. Either way, it's a huge improvement for very little money!
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| Posted 2/23/12 8:23 AM |
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Megs4
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
Very nice! We did the same as a quick fix to cover burned/stained linoleum when we first moved into our house and people mistook it for real tile!
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| Posted 2/23/12 10:02 AM |
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julz33
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Re: Replaced the kitchen floor (pics)
looks so much better!
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| Posted 2/23/12 10:10 AM |
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