I am selling a home - what are the top 10 things Ican do to the home to increase its value?
The highest‑ROI moves before selling are cleaning, cosmetic updates, and curb appeal; big remodels usually don’t fully pay back.
February 5, 2026
Quick wins with big impact
Deep clean everything (floors, grout, baseboards, windows, appliances); a thoroughprofessional clean is cited as one of the single highest‑ROI “projects.”
Declutter and depersonalize so rooms feel larger and buyers can imagine themselves there;remove excess furniture, personal photos, and visible storage overflow.
Paint, surfaces, and lighting
Apply fresh neutral interior paint where needed; it modernizes the home cheaply andtypically returns well over its cost.
Refresh tired surfaces: re‑caulk and re‑grout baths, touch up trim, replace very worn carpetor refinish hardwoods, and add a simple backsplash if the kitchen feels dated.
Improve lighting by replacing dated fixtures, using brighter bulbs, and maximizing naturallight with clean windows and open blinds.
Curb appeal and exterior
Boost curb appeal with a cleaned exterior, power‑washed walks, fresh mulch, trimmedlandscaping, and a clearly defined, welcoming entry path.
Upgrade or at least paint the front door and consider a garage‑door refresh; data showsthese are among the top ROI projects nationally.
Repairs and minor updates
Fix obvious defects: leaky faucets, loose railings, damaged drywall, broken outlets/switches,fogged windows, and sticky doors that would alarm an inspector or buyer.
Do targeted “minor” kitchen and bath updates instead of full remodels: paint or refacecabinets, swap dated hardware and faucets, and update a few key fixtures.
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