As a seller, there are plenty of things that can be done to make a house more appealing to buyers. Unfortunately, some of the upgrades the house might need can be prohibitively expensive. The good news is that there are a lot of little things sellers can do when they want to make their house look better without spending a lot of money, which can give them an edge in competitive markets like Eden Prairie. Here are seven home improvement projects you can get started on today to help buyers see your house in a better light.

1. Painting the Interior of Your House

Paint doesn't cost that much, and most people can paint interior rooms themselves. By keeping it clean, fresh, and neutral, the home will look newer and smell better. Buyers will like both of those things, even though you didn't have to spend a lot. Just be sure that the paint is of reasonable quality, and that it is applied well. A sloppy paint job won't help sell a house for a good price.

2. Doing a Deep Cleaning

There's more to cleaning than vacuuming the carpet and wiping down the counters. With a good deep cleaning, even an older house can really sparkle. Everything should be meticulously cleaned and scrubbed so it shines as much as possible. That can reassure buyers that the home is well taken care of, so they will worry less about maintenance and related issues.

3. De-Cluttering All Rooms

The more clutter a seller has the worse the house will look, even if it's a great house in great shape. Take all of the extra items out of the rooms so buyers can see what's really there. This will make it easier for buyers to appreciate everything the house offers, and it can help them visualize what it will be like to live there.

4. Adding New Storage

For homes that are tight on storage space, additional storage can make a difference in the eyes of a buyer. This is a great way to add value to the home, and it won't cost a lot in most cases. It's an inexpensive way to make buyers feel like there is more room in the house, and not having enough storage is a common complaint for a lot of buyers.

5. Painting Kitchen Cabinets

If the kitchen cabinets are older but in good working shape, you don't need to replace them. They can be painted, instead. Choosing the right kind of paint and making sure the cabinets get prepped thoroughly are both very important, so the paint sticks correctly and does not try to flake or peel off. With good paint and some effort, the cabinets in a home's kitchen can look almost like new again.

6. Replacing Outdated Fixtures

Old light fixtures, gold faucets, and other things that make the house look very dated can generally be changed out without a lot of expense. By doing that, buyers will see the house as being more modern and updated, which can help them realize they won't have to do a lot of work on it to enjoy it. The more move-in ready the house is, the better off the seller will be when it comes to finding the right buyer.

7. Replacing the Countertops

Unless you choose an expensive material like granite, it's possible to replace countertops in a kitchen without spending a lot of money. That's a good way to make a home's kitchen look much newer and cleaner, without the need to do a complete remodel. Overall, it can be an excellent choice of how to spend any renovation money you plan to use before selling.