$5 Ideas for Making a House More Appealing

Here are some ideas from a real estate expert in California.

"Real estate professionals in Sacramento, Calif., say it only takes a $5 investment to do some quick makeovers to attract potential buyers.

Here are five under $5 ideas:

1) Give the trim around the front door a fresh coat of paint, covering up fingerprints and dings.
2) Fertilize the grass so it looks bright green.
3) Hang a small flag that says “Welcome.”
4) Place a big pot of yellow marigolds in the foyer — yellow makes people feel comfortable.
5) Dribble a few drops of vanilla on the oven door and turn it to low (it’ll smell just like cookies are baking)."

Source: The Sacramento Bee, Jim Wasserman (05/04/07)