Store them in the basement, garage, or your mom s, but remove them. Take care of clutter. If the cat or dog left their tale-tell aroma behind, get rid of it. Pull the carpet up and leave a blank floor or put in an inexpensive temporary carpet. Ask your vet for some ideas.
Animal smell is the biggest turn-off.
Plant flowers along the sidewalk and house and along property borders. Set out several bouquets inside, as well. If you don t want to invest in flowers that will be left behind, use contained plants, and make it clear they will be going with you when you move. An hour before your prospective buyer arrives, wash toilets and sinks, and bake something with cinnamon. If you don t have time to bake, put two inches of water on the stove and add a teaspoon or two of cinnamon to boil.