Small Upgrades Make a Big Impression

Sprucing up your house before putting it on the market doesn't always require a big budget. With a modest spending plan, you can still make noticeable improvements that can increase your selling price.

Here are a few low-cost upgrades and staging tips that can make a surprisingly noticeable difference in your home's appeal, according to HouseLogic.com.

• Update lighting fixtures in the kitchen or dining room with a metal chandelier, wall sconce or pendant lighting.
• Hang stylish new mirrors in bathrooms, bedrooms or living areas.
• Install wall trim molding in the bedrooms or dining room.
• Upgrade cabinet hardware.
• Wallpaper the inside back of built-in bookcases or shelves.

• Organize pantries with attractive glass jars and woven baskets.
• Place live plants in the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas.