Increase the Selling Value of Your Home With These Mini-Updates

A great way to boost your home's value without breaking the bank is to perform a lot of small, budget-friendly updates!

Declutter

A quick and easy way to make your home appear larger to potential buyers is to eliminate any and all clutter. Unless you're a minimalist, pack up around 75 percent of non-essential belongings when showing your home, paying attention to all areas -- even storage spaces such as closets.

Clean
Cleaning your home is a must before holding an open house! Pay careful attention to kitchens and bathrooms (don't forget to hide that clutter), as well as the floors. Be sure all the beds are made and open the windows to air out the space.

Update hardware
Small touches like updating hardware -- doorknobs, outlet covers, drawer pulls, etc. -- can create a tiny but impactful change in your home.

Paint
A fresh coat a paint is an easy way to bring your home to life. Worried about cost and time? Paint a smaller area such as an entry way or bathroom!

Stage it
Make a great first impression by staging your home. You'll want to create a space that buyers can imagine themselves living in, so set the dining room table, place decorative pillows and throws on the couches and don't forget to arrange some plants and flowers around your home.