A cost effective way to increase the value and salability of your home is to enhance curb appeal. Many people take on extensive home renovations, with the intent to raise the appraised value of their home, only to discover what they felt was valuable to their daily life was not seen as so by prospective buyers. Replace worn door knobs, turn the front door into a focal point with bold color, even add a porch swing. Spending a few hundred dollars on the exterior of a home can propel interested buyers to make an offer.