20 Cheap Upgrades That Will Sell Your House Fast

While housing markets vary, experts agree that a home that isn't seeing significant activity in a hot market within the first two weeks likely needs a boost. Assuming you haven't priced it too high, the next step is to improve its marketability. To help you out, we've put together 20 cheap upgrades that will help sell your house fast.

Sure, who doesn’t love a bold front door? And while it can absolutely increase your home’s curb appeal, it won’t necessarily appeal to a broad audience once your home is on the market. In fact, Zillow says black front doors result in the highest resale price.

When it comes to making your house your own, we’re all about piling on the color and pattern. However, when it comes to selling your house, a fresh coat of neutral paint can make potential buyers feel right at home.

Nothing dates a house quite like outdated light fixtures. Lighting trends come and go, but timeless silhouettes and natural materials are nearly always in style. Most DIYers can easily replace a light fixture on their own, so this upgrade only costs the price of the fixture itself.

Updating your hardware can really level up your home. Whether it’s upgrading the cabinet pulls, swapping door knobs or changing out those builder-grade bathroom accessories, you can make a big impact without a big expense.

If you’re still living in your house while it’s on the market, as many do, then it can be difficult to balance keeping your house market-ready while also surviving day-to-day life. However, keeping things de-cluttered will ensure your house always shows its best side.

Undercabinet lighting adds visual depth to your kitchen, instantly giving it a luxe, premium feel that buyers love. No existing wiring? There are several battery-powered options available that rival the wired fixtures.

Tidying up is absolutely necessary to get high-quality listing photos, but a good deep cleaning is what buyers want to see when it comes time for showings. Shine up those stained grout lines, vacuum up all the dust bunnies and wipe away any greasy kitchen grime around the stove.

A fresh layer of mulch on the landscaping surrounding your home is something prospective buyers will notice right away. While the vibrant boost it adds to your plants and your home’s exterior is a visual game-changer, the smell alone practically screams, “Welcome to your new home.”

Taking a Saturday morning to trim the overgrown bushes and hedges around your home is a guaranteed way to elevate its curb appeal.

Sharp garden lines add a layer of sophistication to your property that buyers can't help but notice right away. We get it, edging the lawn or even trimming weeds after every mowing can be exhausting, but it makes a major visual difference in your property’s overall look.

Does anyone like replacing old caulk? No one we know. However, taking a little time to dig out and replace the cracked, stained and dingy caulk surrounding your shower, sink, tubs and more makes your space feel fresh and clean.

If you’ve never pressure-washed your walkways, driveway or your home’s exterior, be prepared to be amazed. No pressure washer? No problem. You can rent them for less than $50 a day at most home improvement stores.

Maybe you’ve never even considered replacing your switch covers, but you’d be surprised by how much of a difference this little detail can make in your space’s overall feel. Even a little detail like ensuring switch plates match from room to room is a small project with a high ROI.

While we’re sure you’ve spent countless hours staging your interior, your front porch is the first thing potential buyers see. As they walk up to your front door, make sure that it feels just as homey and inviting as your interior by staging it with a welcome mat, potted plants and maybe even some outdoor furniture, if your budget and space allow.

Ensuring your light bulbs match may seem like overkill, but it’s a detail that people notice, even if subliminally. To do this, ensure the bulbs match on each fixture and that the color temperature is consistent across all fixtures.

House numbers are the oft-forgotten jewelry of a home. And, just like jewelry, they go in and out of style quickly. Luckily, there are several chic ways to display house numbers to ensure yours are up to snuff.

No matter how pretty your home staging is, potential buyers are sure to notice rusty, dusty and otherwise worn vent covers. Remember, smart buyers are doing mental math in their heads, adding up everything they need to fix and replace. The more things you can remove from that equation, the better.

Stocking freshly laundered, matching towels in your bathroom instantly elevates its look and feel. Can’t decide on color? You can never go wrong with fresh, fluffy white towels.

Builder-grade bathroom mirrors make a home feel cookie-cutter and boring, while a cute and curated mirror has the opposite effect. And, while large mirrors can be expensive, you can drastically reduce the cost by opting for multiple smaller mirrors, as seen above.