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If you’re putting your home on the market, you’re going to want to get the best price possible and do whatever you can to increase home value. That means you’ll have to prove your home’s worth to an appraiser who will determine your home’s current market value.

Appraisers will make their assessment based on your home’s square footage, age, condition, location, amenities and previous sale prices, according to the Appraisal Institute.

These are the home renovations that will give you a big return when it comes to your home’s market value.

Time to Spruce Up

There is one main thing appraisers say you can do to increase home value if adding square footage isn’t in your budget. That main thing you can do to increase home value is to spruce up your home’s appearance to make it look new and appealing.

These 14 weekend projects will instantly increase home value.

Remove Clutter

One of the best ways to spruce up your home, impress appraisers and increase home value is to remove clutter, Jonathan Miller, a New York-based appraiser, tells CNBC. Clutter can make your home appear older and as if it hasn’t been maintained well.

Get rid of things you don’t need, such as dead trees in your yard, unused furniture and trinkets. A decluttered home looks more upscale and cared for. Decluttering will also make moving a lot easier when the time comes. And, it won’t cost you anything, other than the time it takes you to do it.

These 11 hacks will help you declutter your home.

Here are some organizations that offer donation pickup (for all of those household items you no longer need).

Paint

Real estate experts who talked to Nerd Wallet say a new paint job can really freshen up your home and take years off its appearance. This makes it a great way to increase home value. It can also hide the wear and tear on your walls.