After years of low inventory and rising prices, Las Vegas’ housing market is more competitive than ever. As listings stay on the market longer, homeowners are turning to a few simple ways to increase their home's sale price without waiting for bids. If you’re looking to sell your home faster without budging on price, check out the top improvements to increase home value from Las Vegas’s flooring leader.
How to Easily Increase the Sale Price of Your Home
There are certainly a lot of differences between homes, which means some home improvement projects or upgrades will have a bigger financial return than others. From minor upgrades to substantial remodels, no two projects offer the same results for two different properties.
That said, there are a few proven upgrades that are largely based on housing characteristics most in demand among prospective buyers.
- Garage and Entry Doors. The front door is the first up-close-and-personal touchpoint for buyers and plays an important part in setting a positive first impression. Replacing the front door and garage door has an average return on investment of over 200%, making it a no-brainer for most properties.
- Lighting and HVAC. Making the home more energy-efficient lowers the cost of ownership in the long term. This provides a tangible financial benefit and makes new owners feel good about their purchase. Lighter upgrades (pun intended) include replacing interior and exterior bulbs with LEDs and replacing outdated appliances. Bigger investments include solar panels or adding insulation; we recommend working with an experienced energy consultant before making significant investments, of course.
- Kitchen Remodel. A small kitchen remodel will recoup roughly 96% of your investment while immediately modernizing the space. Skip appliance replacement and custom cabinets and focus on fresh paint, new countertops, and new kitchen flooring to maximize your ROI.
In fact, flooring is one of the best home improvements to increase home value for several reasons, but choosing the right material for your space makes all the difference.
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What Flooring Increases Home Resale Value?
Las Vegas loves hard-surface flooring, which means options like vinyl, wood, laminate, and tile are in demand.
- Wood – Widely considered the best flooring to increase resale value in most housing markets, solid wood does come with some climactic limitations. It’s critical to maintain consistent indoor humidity levels to avoid cupping and other issues, though engineered wood offers a more resilient but slightly less coveted alternative.
- Vinyl – Vinyl flooring does increase resale value, though it tends to have a lower ROI than hardwood. Functionally, vinyl flooring is low-maintenance, water-resistant (most products are waterproof), and offers a realistic wood look at a lower price point.
- Laminate – No flooring material has improved as much as laminate over the past decade. Today’s laminate products offer exceptionally realistic wood or tile appearance and excellent durability. Some high-end laminate offerings rival vinyl for quality, and the material offers a similar ROI thanks to its lower price point.
- Tile – Because it’s a premium flooring material that requires specialized tools and installation, tile has a relatively low return on investment when used for large spaces (think kitchens and bathrooms). However, adding a tile mudroom or entryway, or even a kitchen backsplash, offers solid returns and quickly improves your property’s resale value. Just be sure to work with an experienced designer to ensure these additions marry well with the result of your home’s décor!
Don’t rule out carpet for a fast upgrade, either. Our Pre-listing Carpet Promotion has helped dozens of sellers and realtors increase list prices and move properties quickly.
Why Flooring Matters in the Las Vegas Housing Market
After home prices peaked in 2022, the Las Vegas metro saw median sale price increases slow since 2024. Today, year-over-year prices are negative, and properties are staying on the market for over 80 days. There is a growing divide between attractive and average properties; hot homes can sell in less than 30 days, twice as fast as the local average.
Still, Las Vegas remains one of the most in-demand cities in the country, driven by an influx of buyers moving out of Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco. Locals don’t want to leave, either, with roughly 68% of residents looking to purchase homes in the city.
Flooring, minor updates, and a great realtor can add real value to your property – and we’re always here to help!
Trust Las Vegas’ Flooring Experts
We know the Las Vegas housing market and what prospective buyers want. Explore cost-effective flooring options ahead of your listing, enjoy expert tips for staging your house to sell, and experience a timely, professional sales process that won’t delay your listing timeline. Start your project today by calling (702) 793-2397 or scheduling a free, in-home consultation.
