| Homeowners usually think of giving their homes a | | | | If one has the budget for exterior improvements, |
| "facelift" if they are planning to sell their house in the | | | | one can either have the walls painted or the roof |
| future. To increase the value of one's home, one | | | | cleaned and repaired. The same goes for interior |
| must assume the mentality of a buyer as a guide in | | | | improvements as painting all walls, replacing windows, |
| what needs to be done. | | | | and replacing flooring will carry considerable cost. |
| Buyers usually drive along the prospective addresses | | | | Renovating some rooms of the house will add to its |
| and stop only at houses that are at the very least | | | | value. In the kitchen, new cabinets, counters and |
| appealing from the outside. Thus, the first things one | | | | stoves can be installed. In the bathroom, one can |
| can tackle are exterior improvements. | | | | have the fixtures, plumbing and cabinets upgraded. |
| The most inexpensive way is to do a major clean up. | | | | Interior improvements can also be done cheaply. One |
| Junk and other unsightly items lying outside of the | | | | can wash the windows so clean that that they would |
| house are the things that will deter buyers from | | | | seem invisible. Installing modern models of light |
| even going inside. To improve the chances of the | | | | switches and outlets will give impression that wiring is |
| house giving a good first impression, the entire area | | | | up to date and thus increasing its perceived value. |
| of surrounding the house should be cleaned up. The | | | | When showing the house to prospective buyers, put |
| front yard should be free of trash and weeds. Simple | | | | on new blinds or curtains on the windows. The house |
| landscaping, such as pruning of hedges and planting | | | | should be very clean, free of clutter and everything |
| some flowers will go a long way. | | | | in its proper place. |