Designed to Sell Top 35 Selling Secrets

Three teams from the hit show Designed to Sell have put their heads together and come up with their top 35 ideas for bringing in top dollar from a house sale.

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Hide CaptionShow CaptionBathrooms are a good place for a DIY project using high-end materials to produce luxury for very little money.

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Bathrooms are small, so buying high-end materials like granite and marble won't break the bank. "When choosing materials it's OK to splurge a little because you don't need a lot. It will look great and it's perceived to have a high value," says designer Lisa LaPorta.

If money is an issue, do it yourself. Putting in tile is a good example of a DIY job. "It isn't as difficult as it looks," says carpenter Steve Hanneman. "Give yourself a nice, smooth prep surface and then put down your mortar. Slap the tiles down in place with some spacers and then grout over it."