Solid or Engineered Hardwood for a High End Flip?

[Denny Hancock]

Hello,

I'll be selling a rental property that I own in the next few months. Before that we plan to do some updates. My business partner and I disagree on the type of flooring. Hard wood is generally more expensive, but possibly valued buy prospective buyers. I'd appreciate any advice from experienced agents or flippers... especially from the Seattle or similar high priced markets.

Thanks!

[Chris Brown]

I prefer engineered in just about every application. I have used engineered for homes from $250k - $400k. Engineered will actually hold up better to water than hardwood. Since engineered uses a layer of actual wood, as compared to laminate, it looks just like hardwood. And if installed properly, you would have to look hard to see a difference. I list mine as "hardwood" as that is what most builders and other sellers list the flooring as. To me, its a no brainer, I would use a quality engineered. Should be able to get around $3 sq ft. Good luck!