It's nearly impossible to sell your house quick without a plan of action.
Unless you're some kind of organisational genius, having a plan written out on paper will ensure your success in the shortest time possible.
This article contains the first steps required in selling a house fast.
Property Preparation It's absolutely imperative in this time of economic turmoil to have your property spick and span for sale.
There shouldn't be even one unfinished maintenance job in site.
Fix up loose fittings, holes in walls, uneven floor boards, and anything else that might put buyers off.
If you're going to sell something, you may as well have it in peak condition.
Interior Design As superficial as it may sound, having a nicely decorated house will improve your sale chances tenfold.
Some home owners go all out on this with a complete home staging makeover, but you don't necessarily need to go that far.
Focus on placement of furniture, and make sure the main living areas don't feel cluttered with items.
Airy and open are the current fashion trend, so aim for that as much as possible.
Outdoor Appeal If you've got any kind of garden or yard, spruce it up as good as you can.
I'd call this "exterior design", but it really doesn't need a fancy name.
Cut the grass, hedge the garden, throw in a cheap, plastic water feature and some gnomes, and hire a nice outdoor table and BBQ.
Making your yard nice will also increase your "curb appeal", increasing your buying traffic.
The Little Things Go around the house and replace old door knobs, window fittings and light bulbs.
Go for modern replacements, and buy power saving bulbs to give a bit more value to your property (well, perceived value anyway).
Speaking of power saving, if you've got an exceptionally low energy bill somewhere, present it to prospective buyers.
They'll think very positively when they see how energy efficient the house is.