Shakadoo queen of awesome Kathy H. linked to this article on her Facebook account about how a seller can increase the property value.  It’s the little things that will help and most can be easily done.  For example,

Cosmetics are important.

• Fresh paint will always add more value than it costs.
• Clean or new carpet/flooring adds more value than it costs.
• Landscaping adds more value than it costs. At the very minimum, make the entrance area neat.
• If you can, add some colorful flowers and new sod.

To paint? It costs about $20 per gallon of paint, plus brushes and tape. You can likely paint the entire house for less than $300 if you do it yourself. A carpet clean can rent for about $75 p/weekend. Landscaping may be done for about $100. We’re looking at less than $500 to freshen up the entire house and that’s if you’re not too frugal! Make the investment if you want to impress!