Homegain recently released the results of a national survey of the top low cost (under $5,000) do-it-yourself projects for sellers getting their home ready to list. The top 5 based on average cost and return on investment (ROI) to sellers, are:

Cleaning and de-cluttering ($200 cost / $1,700 price increase / 872% ROI / 98% recommended)
Home staging ($300 cost / $1,780 price increase / 586% ROI / 82% recommended)
Lightening and brightening ($230 cost / $1,300 price increase / 572% ROI / 95% recommended)
Landscaping ($320 cost / $1,500 price increase / 473% ROI / 94% recommended)
Repair Plumbing ($385 cost / $1,250 price increase / 327% ROI / 88% recommended)
As you know, every real estate listing is unique and will benefit from a personalized and professional review of where to focus. Give us a call to assisst you with getting your home ready for market.