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Your content collection is already set up with fields and content. Add your own by editing each field, or import CSV files to your content collection. You can create fields for rich content, images, videos and more.

This item is connected to a text field in your content collection. Double click what you want to edit and then select "Change Content" to add your own content to the collection. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click the Content Manager icon on the add panel to your left. In the Content Manager, you can update items, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more.

Your content collection is already set up with fields and content. Add your own by editing each field, or import CSV files to your content collection. You can create fields for rich content, images, videos and more.

This item is connected to a text field in your content collection. Double click what you want to edit and then select "Change Content" to add your own content to the collection. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click the Content Manager icon on the add panel to your left. In the Content Manager, you can update items, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more.

Your content collection is already set up with fields and content. Add your own by editing each field, or import CSV files to your content collection. You can create fields for rich content, images, videos and more.

This item is connected to a text field in your content collection. Double click what you want to edit and then select "Change Content" to add your own content to the collection. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click the Content Manager icon on the add panel to your left. In the Content Manager, you can update items, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more.

Your content collection is already set up with fields and content. Add your own by editing each field, or import CSV files to your content collection. You can create fields for rich content, images, videos and more.

Don't Spend Big Money on Improvements

A good rule of thumb: If it costs you $2,500 to update your bathroom, you should see a market gain of $10,000 to justify the improvement. The philosophy of not spending big money on improvements before selling your home is really geared toward those major improvements that are purely cosmetic.

"I recently had clients who had a home that needed in excess of $20,000 in updates to get in line with the competition in the area that was attracting the higher prices," said Jared Hoylo, Realtor at Remax. "The homeowners knew if they did the repairs they wouldn't get an $80,000 increase in value, and they elected to simply list below the competition by $10,000. The home sold within 25 days."

Given the price of improvements, homeowners must consider the disruption to the household, cost overruns and the general headache of dealing with the remodeling process. If a seller knows an item is on its last legs, get bids from contractors before listing your home. Be prepared for buyers to ask for a repair after the inspection. And check out these most bang-for-the-buck home improvement projects out there.

You can also explore your opportunities to sell your house without a realtor.

This item is connected to a text field in your content collection. Double click what you want to edit and then select "Change Content" to add your own content to the collection. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click the Content Manager icon on the add panel to your left. In the Content Manager, you can update items, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more.

Your content collection is already set up with fields and content. Add your own by editing each field, or import CSV files to your content collection. You can create fields for rich content, images, videos and more.