17 Easy Ways to Add Value to your Home at No Cost

These 17 no cost home improvements are only a few of the many items owners can do to improve the value of their home. Sellers should step back and look at their home in the eyes of a Buyer. A Buyer may not look past the exterior of the home if it is not in pristine condition. However, investors are always looking for discounted homes to "fix up and flip".

• Keep the spider webs sprayed off your home, garage, and entry way.
• Fertilize, water and mow your yard regularly and keep flowerbeds weedless.
• Wash all the screens, doors, and windows inside and out regularly.
• Keep the front, back and side yards clear of toys, bikes and debris.
• Keep your garbage containers out of sight of the public and with the lids in place.
• Wash all the dog paw and kid finger prints off interior and exterior doors.
• Kennel your dog outside during daylight hours and clean up after all animals daily.
• Make sure all of the beds are made, dishes washed and housed cleaned up daily.
• Replace burnt out light bulbs and increase the wattage of inside and outside lighting.
• Spray off your patio and deck area regularly and keep your patio furniture clean.
• Tighten any loose door knobs, oil door hinges, and adjust locks to work properly.
• Trim back all mature hedges and thin your tress so buyers can view your home.
• Nail in any loose fence boards and make sure the fence gates function properly.
• Plant more flowers in the summer than normal and place flower pots on the patios.
• Adjust all cabinet doors in your home to operate properly and tighten hand rails.
• Clean all your kitchen, bathroom fixtures and tile regularly to appear spotless.
• Rent a storage unit and remove extra furniture, clean out your garage and closets.