Create curb appeal. They won’t buy it if they don’t see it and if they don’t get out of the car, they won’t see it. I have been with many buyers that have refused to get out of the car because the house or the landscaping is not attractive. With so many properties to choose from, you can make yours stand out by keeping the grass mowed and trimmed, rake existing beauty bark and planter beds, and cut overgrown shrubs so that they house shows its best features. Keep the room free from moss, green belongs on the lawn, not the roof. While not free, some colorful flowers either planted or in pots will go a long way to making the home more attractive.
De-clutter.  Pack away everything in the house you don’t need. You are going to have to pack these things anyway when you move and when showing your house, less is more. This does two things for you, first, it creates an illusion of having ample space and buyers. Having piles around the house will indicate that you don?t have enough space and that your house is simply too small to accommodate you. If it’s too small for you it could be too small for your potential buyer. Personal items can be distracting to buyers also, so pack away the family photos and valuables, they will be safe during showings.
Always be neat and fresh smelling. First impressions count and messy or unclean house will make the house uninviting and uncomfortable to view. Buyers they are less likely to spend the time to get to know the house and see if it is right for them. Of particular importance, are bathrooms and the kitchen. They have to be sparkling, ultra-hygienic with no strong odors. Each viewing is a potential sale and tedious though it may be, clean thoroughly before each one. If you indicate any lack of care, buyers may quickly take the view that you have not cared for the property and there may be maintenance problems lurking which buyers will not find attractive. Don’t cook anything with a strong odor just before a showing. A freshly baked apple pie, cookies or a hint of vanilla is OK, but not curry, garlic or strong air freshener. I’ve shown houses where the buyer won’t go past the front door because of cooking or air freshener odors.
Remove pets during showings. The majority of homes now have at least one pet and many times three or four. Some buyers may like pets and it may be a common interest but other buyers will certainly find this a turn-off. Pets can mean that dirt is being brought into the house, fleas could be around, lingering odors, hair and fur on the floor and furniture. While putting a dog or cat in the garage is convenient for you, it may prohibit the buyer from looking in the garage to see if their car will fit or if there is extra storage. Take your animals for a ride or maybe send them to neighbor or friend’s house. It might be a great adventure for them and it might be the difference of selling or not selling your house.

Never be present when a buyer is viewing the house. When you are in the home during a showing, the buyer will not feel relaxed or free to ask questions, for fear of offending you. Also, you may feel that you have to show the buyer all of the important things about the house. Frankly, what is important to you may not be important to the buyer and you may scare them off. Professional real estate agents will be able to guide the buyer to the things that are important to them and if there are questions, they will get back to you. It may be hard, but stay away and let the agents handle the showing.