When it comes to selling your home, the bells and whistles really do matter. It's about more than staging your house with updated decor; it's a matter of modern flooring, new appliances, and all the details. Of course, adding value to your home isn't cheap, but these ten Labor Day sales will help you do it on a budget.
#1 Home Depot & Lowe's
Both Home Depot and Lowe's always come through with Labor Day sales to help you get your looming projects done. Whether you're saving up to 40% off appliances or 30% off tools to power your DIY projects, either of these stores will help you add value to your home this year.
What to look for: Appliances, flooring, and major upgrades, like toilets, showers, and countertops.
#2 Best Buy
Smart home gadgets, be it cameras, alarms, or thermometers, are a great way to improve the efficiency of your home and bring it into the modern era. Best Buy has you covered with all sorts of deals that can save you up to hundreds of dollars.
What to look for: Appliances and smart home technology.
#3 Wayfair
Save up to 70% at Wayfair to help you stage your home right. Wall decor, patio furniture, rugs, and so much more is on sale, giving you an excellent opportunity to show off your home's best features—and enjoy them in the meantime.
What to look for: Area rugs, bedding, indoor/outdoor furniture, and other staging must-haves.
#4 Macy's
Looking for high-end interior decor? Macy's is the place to go, especially if you need blinds, drapes, and other window treatments to dress up your home. Macy's is also famous for its furniture selection and home accessories, like high-end bedding and rugs.
What to look for: Area rugs, bedding, blinds, curtains, drapes, and high-end finishing touches.
#5 Amazon
Amazon has lots of great deals for the home, from tech to finishing touches, and Prime 2-day shipping makes it easy to get projects done fast. Look for electronics along with deals for the garden so you can dress up your landscape, too.
What to look for: Finishing touches, smart home technology, and outdoor furniture.
#6 Dyson
A clean home is a happy home, and Labor Day sales are a great time to invest in some high-quality Dyson cleaning products. Whether you're eyeing a vacuum to help you tidy up or a fan that filters the air to keep your home fresher and your family healthier, Dyson has top-end products that can definitely help with home maintenance.
What to look for: Tech to help with home maintenance, like air purifiers or vacuums.
#7 Costco
While you might not think of "home investment" when you first think of Costco, this wholesale warehouse has plenty of Labor Day sales that can help you boost your home's resale value. Think high-end stainless steel appliances and even lower dollar items, like area rugs and organizers.
What to look for: Appliances, area rugs, organizers, and functional finishing touches.
#8 Closet Factory
Depending on your neighborhood, upgrading your home's closets—especially in the kitchen pantry and master suite—can give you a huge bang for your buck. Brands like Closet Factory offer great Labor Day deals, too, so you can cut costs while getting a custom-fitted closet any potential buyer would love.
What to look for: Custom closet organization and storage solutions.
#9 Houzz
Houzz can help you find all the best deals this Labor Day, and one thing you should pay special attention to is the small-dollar upgrades that can make a huge difference when you put your home on the market. Think light fixtures, for instance. While they have everything under the sun, these deals are the best to look out for on Houzz this weekend.
What to look for: Light fixtures and other small-dollar home upgrades.
#10 Overstock
Overstock's Labor Day Deals run the gamut from appliances and furniture to lighting, bedding, outdoor furniture, and so much more. However, some of the best deals to spot this Labor Day at Overstock include sales on small things—think door hardware, window dressings, and minor changes you may have been putting off.
What to look for: The big stuff and the small stuff, like door hardware.
Are you preparing to sell your home? Take the first step and find out how much your home may sell for today.