When you decide to sell your home, many details come into play. One of the most important will be making your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers. If you want to earn top dollar for your home, first get it into almost "model home" condition. That means all the buyer need do is turn the key in the front door and move in. Most home buyers want a home that doesn't require immediate fix-up work and they are willing to pay for it.
The most profitable improvement is a fresh coat of paint, inside and outside. Other inexpensive improvements include new light fixtures, new carpets and refinished hardwood floors, fresh landscaping and a thorough cleanup. Look at your home through buyers' eyes. If something needs fixing, spending a few dollars on fix-up can return thousands of extra profit dollars. However, it’s smart to avoid expensive major improvements, which often don’t add as much market value as they cost.