I like to explain the 'feel' or 'look' of a bathroom to my clients as 'like the feel of a hotel bathroom'. It should be sparkling clean with fresh towels and new soaps etc. We avoid the 'used factor'.
One of my clients response was 'oh, just like a high end Bed & Breakfast'. 
I think that's a great analogy for the whole house, not just the bathrooms.
If you think of the Buyers as 'guests' at your Bed & Breakfast, you can see your home in a new way.
Bathrooms should be sparkling with show towels on display. All personal items and used products should be out of sight.
The Master Bedroom becomes the 'guest's' room. The bed should be fresh and appealing. There should be decorator art on the walls for color. Lamps for ambient lighting. Decorative accents on surfaces and personal items stored.
The Dining space should be bright and cheerful with a touch of elegance.
The Great Room would feel like a welcoming lounge area for reading or TV viewing.
The Kitchen has a few small appliances out but sparkling clean, ready for them to make a cup of tea or coffee. They can help themselves to a piece of fruit or a cookie.
Natural light fills the rooms and the only scent is 'clean'. No stale food aromas or cloying perfumes.
Don't forget the Garden. Show the buyer an inviting area to dine, have a glass of wine or sip a cup of coffee.
Is your Bed & Breakfast ready?
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