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Spruce up your home without breaking the budget.

When you’re getting ready to sell your home, you don’t have to empty your savings account to accommodate a new conservatory, re-do the attic, or re-tile the kitchen. Completing straightforward and affordable home improvement projects is often all it takes to get your home market-ready.

Check out the top home improvement projects that won’t break the bank.

Smarten up your old stuff: You don’t need to purchase a new set of dining room chairs to make your home look its best. If you’ve got a tatty old chair that past it’s best, then a bit of TLC could give it an entirely new look. Simply paint old furniture trendy colors or give them a once over with a stain or finish. Shabby chic means that you don’t have to get a perfect finish.

Visit charity shops: Look for a smaller number of quirky or antique pieces. Forget blowing a couple of hundred dollars at an antique auction hall – there are often great finds at charity shops, garage sales, and flea markets. Another advantage to buying second-hand furniture is that you won’t have to assemble an Ikea bookshelf all afternoon.

Splash the paint: Giving your home a new lick of coat always brings out the best in it. Paint livens up the walls and helps you fall in love with each room all over again. Not only will it look pristine and perfect, but it’s also relatively affordable. Pick up some paint, a roller, and a few drop cloths and get to work.

Brighten up: Show off the best sides of your rooms. Dim and uneven lighting instantly make a room look small and feel gloomy. Make sure all of your light fixtures have working bulbs and turn them on before a showing – even during the day. A few extra dollars that you spend on light bulbs is sure to make your home look brighter and feel more attractive.

Declutter: If you’re planning on moving home, you’ll want to do this anyway. Before spending money on home renovations, spend a few hours tidying up and throwing out accumulated clutter.

Are you ready to get your home market ready? Don’t wait – Contact Jenn Blake Real Estate Group at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty in San Diego, California at 858-663-6788 for quality real estate services.