[header] How to increase the value of your home [title] Apply a fresh coat of paint. [step] Time and time again realtors stress that a fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to increase the value of your home. That said, a bright purple room may be off-putting to potential buyers. 
Go for neutral tones like beige or muted green with simple white baseboards to appeal to a wide range of buyers. [substeps] If you are on a budget then paint the most commonly used rooms first, like the kitchen, living room, and main bathroom.