When you put your home up for sale, you may be facing stiff competition. Before asking someone to trade hundreds of thousands of dollars for your home, you should make all the little repairs you have always meant to do but never had time for. These basic and inexpensive improvements will help your house stand out from the crowd in a competitive market.

1.Repair sagging screen doors and other entry points- the entrance to your home is key to a good first impression. You need to create a strong impression right off the bat. Buyers will be alert to signs of neglect since they want to avoid expensive hidden problems down the road. A fresh coat of paint on the front door will establish a good first impression.
2.Repair the roof- if there are missing shingles or hanging gutters, this may alert potential buyers. Have a roofer replace any missing or broken shingles or roofing titles.
3.Patch nail holes and repaint- this is a relatively simply and inexpensive repair job using putty and paint. Holes and missing paint are an eyesore and should be fixed.
4.Smoke and pet smells- Smells can kill a deal. The first thing a prospective buyer may notice when entering a home is the smell. If you have smokers in the house or pets, you must address the smell issue.
5.Replace damaged flooring- Inspect the floor in your bathrooms. If it is loose or discoloured, you will want to have this fixed. If it is a large job, you will want to call a professional.
6.Stop the leaky faucet- A dripping faucet is noticeable, but not very hard to fix. If this seems like a major job, call a plumber.
7.Renew marked baseboards- Baseboards that are damaged detract from the appearance of your home. However, they are easy to repair. White is an excellent choice for making baseboards and trim look crisp and clean.
8.Repair cabinets- You can quickly improve the look of unpainted woodwork and worn cabinets with various products. This repair will improve the appearance of the kitchen a very important showpiece of your house.

There may be a number of other important repairs that should be done before selling your home. An experienced real estate agent will be able to provide you with advice to ensure that your house stands out from the crowd in a competitive market.