A friend of mine was trying to sell their house. Inside was beautiful—new paint, good layout, everything. But the problem was, nobody was even coming in to see it.
The reason? From the outside, it just didn’t pop. The front door looked faded, the yard was overgrown, and the roof had years of dirt and stains. Buyers would scroll past the listing or drive by without stopping.
Instead of spending thousands, they spent $600 on the little things—painted the front door, trimmed up the landscaping, and gave the roof and siding a good power wash.
And just like that, the house felt fresh, clean, and welcoming. More people booked showings, the online listing got way more attention, and within a week the place had multiple offers.
Sometimes it’s not about a full renovation. It’s about fixing the first impression. $600 turned a “maybe later” house into someone’s dream home.
Small effort. Big win.
