BE$T bang for your buck home improvement for home sale

Curb appeal, kitchen/baths. Usually.

Its really a combo though of all.
Paint it yourself.. but get a HD designer to help choose the right color combo, type 'flat,satin,semi gloss. If the base board is dated... change it for taller stuff 'no wall prep that way'.
Old door knobs for handles. Update fixtures/outlets.
Don't do laminate floor if it's really cold most of the time. Long list .lol
I am a pistol shot north of florida, it's cold maybe 2-3 weeks a year (you would laugh and poke fun) This time of year is our great time of year (Next to the coast, very , very, moderate/temperate climate.