Projects to Increase Your Home Value in $1000 or Less

Increasing your home value before listing it doesn’t have to break the bank. First, you should get a home inspection of your home so that you know which updates are more important. For instance, you might decide to do more basic home maintenance projects, such as painting your kitchen cabinets, instead of your entire home's interior.

Whether your budget is on the lower spectrum at $100 or as high as $1000, here are several ways that you can improve on your home, add curb appeal and more to increase its value. 

$100 or less

Making subtle changes to the exterior of your home is not only inexpensive, but they also strengthen your curb appeal. For $100 or less, you can upgrade your landscape. Begin by adding a flower bed and new plants or mulching your existing garden beds. Another way to add home value in a pinch is by switching out your outdoor accessories. These can include your mailbox, house numbers, and door hardware. If you’d rather spend your $100 inside your home, a simple update to your kitchen cabinets can make a big statement. Instead of purchasing a new set, sand down each cabinet and paint them with a fresh, neutral coat!

$500 or less

Before listing your home, you’ll, of course, want your home to be in tip-top shape, especially when buyers pull in the driveway. Begin by painting your home’s exterior, shutters and garage door. Then, hire a professional to pressure wash your home or rent the equipment from your local home improvement store. Renting a pressure washer for a single day can be as little as $65. Another project you could achieve with $500 or less is adding a fence in your backyard. This feature will especially appeal to those with pets and small children. 

$1000 or less

If you have more wiggle room in your budget for home renovations, then these projects are for you! To make a big impact on your home overall, repaint your home’s interior. This is a great time to revert back to a neutral palette for buyers if you have a green wall, for instance. Smart thermostats are another way you can increase your home value. Did you know that smart thermostats can save you about $200 annually on your energy costs? This feature not only modernizes your home, but it also saves your potential buyer some cash. Lastly, a new front porch does wonder in increasing your home value. It’s key to update your home’s exterior so that buyers are more enticed to step in and view your home.