With the spring buying season coming up and lots of competition from foreclosures, those looking to

sell a home need make sure they are ready to wow home buyers. A large part of that is figuring out where to put your marketing budget, from which agent (if any) to list with and what changes to make to your home to make it as inviting as possible. The Equifax Finance Blog has some tips about how to make your home ready to show in its recent article, “

Make the Most of Your Home Improvement Projects.”

Remodelers are of split minds about how to best prepare your home. One camp says that the places that usually capture the attention of buyers most are the kitchen and the bathrooms, while another group says that the best places to get the most bang for your buck are in replacing siding, windows and doors. While the first group can help you capture a buyer’s interest once they’re inside, the other opinion adds to curb appeal as well as the thrifty nature of many buyers who will put greater appreciation on the lowered operational and maintenance costs of improved systems.

Regardless of which route you choose, keep in mind that midscale is the way to go. With lower cost changes, buyers are often put off, There is a much lesser return on investment on luxury replacements. Make sure you pay attention to the competition, like making sure your deck is up to par in a neighborhood known for its quality outdoor living spaces.

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housing market predictions, be sure to see the Equifax Finance Blog. You will also find quality information there about taxes, credit, retirement and everything related to personal finance.