
When selling your home, it's wise to do some small, targeted home improvement projects. A touch of something new here and there can do a lot for the way potential buyers see a home, so minor investments of a few hundred dollars each may add thousands to your asking price. Many of the best projects don't even take long to complete.
And then there are the "other" projects.
Selling your home can be a hectic time. If you let the stress get out of control — say, by not having a trusted real estate agent on your side — it can really influence your decision-making. That might explain why so many sellers are attracted to costly and unsuccessful renovation projects. The idea that "bigger is better" can seem much more attractive when you're on a tight deadline and handling everything on your own. Most of the...