How can I improve my home’s value? Buyers, generally, seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. So you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood, but doesn’t stand out too much. Four example, if neighbors are all four bedrooms, three baths and 3,000 square feet additions that make your home five, four, and 4,000 will make yours harder to sell. Improvements should make it show well and fit well in the neighborhood. Last minute capital investments in large structural changes aren’t likely to pay off, but cosmetic upgrades, like paint and landscaping, help a home show better and often do pay off. Of course, all systems and appliances should work to get a top price. To make your home competitive and attract buyers and bids, work with a professional real estate agent and start early.