The first thing you need to do is call a realtor and find out what the home prices are in your neighborhood that are selling. If you can possibly take a 10 to 15% discount off of that price then that moves you up in the buyers mind.
Keep the front yard in great shape – keep the grass cut, shrubs trimmed and plant flowers. See if the front door needs a coat of paint.
Keep Furniture To A Minimum – if you have a lot of furniture then take some out of the house as well as clean out your closets and make them seem bigger as well.
Turn the Lights On – Brighten and Lighten up your home. Open the curtains, change the lampshades and increase the wattage in the bulbs. People don’t like dark rooms.
Take the Animals To a Friends House – Buyers want to see themselves in this home and it is difficult with animals around.
Personal Photos – It is true, it is difficult for buyers to see themselves in a house if there are pictures of you and your family every where.
I know this is a lot of work and it is not really fast. If you are really in a hurry there is a company that will buy your house as is. Cost nothing to talk to them and they will let you know if they can buy your home. This option could save you all of the time and money it would take to get your house ready to sell.