Home Improvement Projects That Pay You Back – Infographic

Nothing shows a homebuyer that you love your home more than a fresh coat of paint. “Your home has to look better on the day of the open house than it’s ever looked before,” says Steve Clark, a real estate professional in Los Angeles. “If the back door is covered in scratch marks from the dog, you have to fix that.”Simple upgrades such as clean switchplates, new faucets and updated light fixtures can completely change a buyer’s opinion of your home.