As you’re preparing to sell your home, you’ll probably look around at what needs to be fixed, renovated or patched up to appeal to the best buyers. If your home has scuffed and roughed hardwood floors, you may want to consider some light (or heavy) refinishing on your hardwood floors to make it more presentable.

Old Reliable Floor Co—Cincinnati’s hardwood floor finishing company since 1949—is here to help advise new and returning clients on whether you need to refinish hardwood floors to sell your home. Here’s what you need to consider:

Buyers: If your house is appealing to people who want to gut-renovate it, you should hold off on refinishing and opt for staining instead. If you’re attached to the house itself and you want it to remain in its current condition, you may want to consider refinishing hardwood floors without sanding them.

Condition: If the rest of your home is in tip-top shape and perfectly new condition except for your worn hardwood floors, you should consider restoring or refinishing your hardwood floors.

Color: Refinishing your hardwood floors comes with the opportunity to consider a different color. Stay away from a light or dark hardwood floor finish and go with a rich medium shade, as it will wear better with time.

After you’ve considered the issues, you’ll want the best to come in and get the job done right so you can add to the value of your home. For a consultation about your hardwood floor needs, call Old Reliable Floor Co at (513) 922-5598 today and they’ll get back to with a quote. For more information about their services, visit them online.