It's amazing how much better your home can look with a fresh coat of paint and how much value it can add, for little cost. You don't have to repaint everything, but do consider freshening up the rooms that need it most. Use neutral colours inside. Outside, a gallon of paint on exterior trim, wooden stairs and bannisters can also do wonders for your home's appearance. Label left-over paint cans for the new owners.
Curbside appeal is big drawing card for home buyers.
Not only is it the first thing they notice when they arrive, it's the face they'll present to the world if they buy. Make the most of this opportunity and spend a Saturday tending to your lawn and garden. Mow the grass, trim the hedges, plant some flowers and weed the garden. Make sure the driveway and walkways are clear and obstacle-free. Your efforts won't go unnoticed.