It’s not rocket science: Houses that look fresh and attractive sell faster than beat-up homes.
Here are some cheap tricks from Money Magazine for boosting appeal:
? Buy a new mailbox, house numbers, doorbell, and knocker: $200 ? Green the grass with nitrogen-rich fertilizer: $50 to $200, depending on the lawn size ? Edge and mulch the flowerbeds: $300 to $600, depending on the number of beds ? Replace the bathroom faucet: $300 ? Install beadboard over dated bathroom tile: $800 to $1,000 ? New paint: $60 to $100 per room, if homeowners do it themselves ? Replace switchplates and outlet covers: 50 cents each ? Install stone tile over existing Formica countertops: $500 to $1,000
