It is the rule of thumb that the better condition of your house, the better chances of it being sold and of it being able to fetch a respectable price - and giving you a respectable profit as well - on the market. However, not all houses can be said to be "in their prime", and are in a not-so-good form. And while there are those that offer to buy your supposedly run-down house for a dirt cheap price, there are other ways to turn this situation around.   While at surface value, taking the offer to buy your house for a low price can be tempting (better a sure - albeit low paying - buyer than none, right?), there is still a way to salvage the situation. And if worse comes to worse, there's still the option to sell your property to these low buyers.   Of course, if you have the budget to boot, then sprucing up your home for resale is a good investment. It will raise the value of your home and make it more attractive to buyers, especially if it is located in a good location. So as long as you can afford it, don't scrimp out on repairs and improvements.   The real problem starts if you lack the resources for a full blown renovation. However, there are tasks you can do manually, such as repainting or gardening that will only entail minimal expense.