44 Cheap Ways to Increase Home Values (Even If You Aren’t All That Handy!)

If given five minutes to think about it, you could probably identify between three and five home improvement projects you would be happy to tackle in your home. But what happens when you’re on a super tight budget and your priority is to increase your home’s future sales value? We’ve collected 44 cheap ways to increase your home’s value with minimal talent and tools with the help of real estate agent Bryan Hill, who works with 78% more single-family homes than the average San Diego agent. We will start with the premise that you have $2,000 to spend on your project. This should cover tools, materials, cleanup, and any expenses the project will generate. The result is a spendthrift’s dream of home improvement possibilities. Upgrading Your Home? First, See How Much It's Worth It’s helpful to have an idea of how much your home is worth before embarking on a project. Enter your address and answer a few questions about your home, and we’ll provide a preliminary estimate in under two minutes. Cheap ways to increase home values: Start with the exterior 1. Care for your front landscape Mowing your lawn weekly, combined with seasonal shrub and tree pruning, will go a long way to make your ho...