Presenting your home in its best light can make all the difference when it comes time to sell. According to the National Association of Realtors, 81% of buyer’s agents report that home staging makes buyers more likely to picture themselves moving in.

Effective staging not only captures the attention of prospective buyers but allows them to visualize themselves living in the space — evoking emotions that make your property unforgettable.

You don’t have to be a professional decorator to stage your home and make an impact on potential buyers. You can make some simple changes, work with the furniture you have available, and create a clean and inviting house that shows well.

To help you out, we’ve scoured the internet, talked to a few top real estate agents and professional stagers and boiled everything we learned down to eight essential home staging ideas that are both easy to do and proven to attract buyers.