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A whopping 20 percent of Americans plan to move in 2021. Perhaps you're one of them — and perhaps that means you're looking for ways to sell your home fast.

One tried-and-true way to get buyers interested in your abode is by staging your house. The importance of home staging can't be understated. Ninety-five percent of staged houses sell in 11 days or less, and they tend to sell for above asking price, too.

Ready to get rid of your current house and move into the home of your dreams? Here are our eight best home staging tips.

1. Start With a Deep Clean

There's a reason why this is a home staging tip that adds instant value to your property. A deep clean makes everything appear fresh and, well, clean. Who doesn't want to move into a sparkling house? 

2. Make Walls Neutral

Potential buyers won't want to see brightly colored walls or wild wallpaper. They'll have a hard time envisioning themselves in your property with this kind of visual clutter. So, re-paint your walls a neutral hue to give everyone a blank canvas to picture what life could be like in your space. 

3. De-Clutter

No one wants to move into a house that lacks in storage space. If you have clutter everywhere, then potential buyers will think your home won't hold all of their stuff, either. So, remove all clutter, including the junk in your over-stuffed closets.

4. Hang a Mirror

If you've got a small room on your hands, try decorating it with a mirror. These panes add depth and dimension so that a room looks naturally larger. Plus, they reflect natural light, making the space look larger.

5. Remove Personal Photos

As we've mentioned, potential buyers want to be able to envision themselves living in your home. If you have too many personal photos and mementos, they'll see the property as yours. So, remove your knickknacks to create that blank canvas we mentioned before.

6. Let the Light In

No one wants to move into a dark house. So, before visitors come to view your property, open all of the blinds and throw back the curtains. It wouldn't hurt to turn on a few lights — and add table and floor lamps to spaces lacking in that natural glow.

7. Remove Bulky Furniture

You might love your massive recliner, but how much floor space does it take? Is it hard to maneuver around it? If so, consider removing it and any other bulky furniture that can make your house look small and cramped — the last thing any buyer wants to see.

8. Make a Quick Upgrade to the Bathroom and Kitchen

If you don't have time for a full revamping of your kitchen and bathroom, then try swapping out the cabinet hardware. It's a job that takes a few hours max, and it can instantly refresh the room. Potential buyers look at kitchens and bathrooms most closely, so this little swap could be what sells your house.

Home Staging Tips — Time to Try Them Out

These are only eight of the many home staging tips out there. Which ones would make the biggest difference in your space? It's time to try it out and see just how quickly your home sells — how does 11 days or less sound?

If you want to make your house even more alluring to buyers, click here to find out the value of your property so you can price it to sell.