Make yours look spacious by removing almost everything. Eliminate unpleasant odors. Don't try to mask bad smells with air fresheners - attack the root cause and eliminate the problem. Leaky faucets are indications of more serious plumbing problems in the minds of buyers. Replace worn washers ahead of time.
Pets often complicate the marketing of a home.
Carpets with pet odors may have to be replaced, but it will cost you much less to do so now. Perhaps the single most important step you can take to prepare your home for showing is to clean every surface in your home thoroughly. In the southern part of the country, we get a lot of rain every year. And most of it seems to collect in basements and crawl spaces. Find out if you have a moisture problem in your basement or crawl space.