If you’re ready to put your house on the market, it’s important to pause and consider what home improvements could help to increase the resale value of your home. The quickest way to increase value is by creating a strategic plan with intentional, well thought out upgrades. Home improvement projects will cost you roughly $0.20-$0.25 on the dollar. The remaining $0.75-$0.80 that you spend goes back into your home as increased resale value. Experts say that once your curb appeal looks good, you should focus on kitchen and bathroom upgrades. Here are some basic, low-cost must-dos for increasing the resale value of your home.