Cheap ways to make your house ready to sell

With the housing market still in a slump, many people are staying put and looking for cheap ways to fix up their house to have it ready to sell when the market turns around.

One look at this house in Dallas, Texas, and you can tell a designer has left her mark.

Robyn Menter owns an architecture and design firm and says adding value to your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

“I think it’s a great time for this.  People don’t want to spend a ton of money,“ Menter said.  “A $10, $12 can of paint, you can get a lot of bang for your buck.“

Robyn says brightening walls that used to be dark and adding artwork makes a huge difference.

“You can buy inexpensive track heads and use low voltage lighting and get a great punch,“ said Menter. “We bought really inexpensive posters that cost $36.“ 

Robyn also suggests framing art out of coffee table books. 

Storage is huge as well. “There are creative ways to use what you have and outfit it to make it work in a more functional manner for you,“ said Robyn. 

Inexpensive, frosted doors hide clutter, and adjustable blinds maximize natural light, which also adds value.

Robyn says taking these simple steps, will put money in your pocket when the housing market turns around.