If you’ve gone to a high-end open house, chances are you’ve witnessed the work of a “stager.” That is, someone who is hired to present the house in a way that resonates with potential buyers. Although this can be an extremely useful tool to entice buyers, it can also be very expensive—especially if the makeover calls for new furniture, appliances, or artwork.

If you decide that you’re ready to put your house on the market, but aren’t sure if you can spring for a stager, here are some simple and fairly inexpensive steps from Debi Benoit, of Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. Real Estate, to make buyers fall in love with your property and get it off the market.