The value of your home can increase or decrease for a variety of reasons. Some variables are out of your control — like how hot your local housing market is or isn’t. But other variables may be within your control — namely, strategic upgrades to the premises.

There are many ways to add value to your home. Some are simple and fast DIY jobs. Others require an upfront investment and the use of professionals.

To increase your home’s value, start by reducing the amount of stuff inside it. Cleaning and decluttering are relatively inexpensive tasks, even in bigger homes. Professionally cleaning a four-bedroom home averages between $200 and $225, according to HomeAdvisor, though it varies greatly by metro. Decluttering can cost anywhere from $300 to $800 if you hire a professional, depending on

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