Sprucing up a home for sale on a $1,000 budget

Even with a budget of $1,000 or less, sellers are not priced out of making improvements that can help their home stand out among the competition. Real estate experts say there are many relatively small upgrades that can go a long way toward attracting buyers. "There are a lot of things that you can do that won't cost a lot of money but will sure make your home look a whole lot more appealing," said Gwyn Thorne, owner of Staged Appeal Homes in Fairfax, Va. Below are Thorne's top suggestions for a thousand-dollar budget. Washington Post


Interior motives

Swap out old light fixtures to help modernize the feel of the interior. Flush-mounted fixtures suitable for bedrooms and hallways can go for as little as $20 a pair, Thorne said.

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