Your home never has a second chance to make a first impression.  A buyer's first impression will generally be their most lasting, and you want your home to show off its assets so that you can make a quick sale for as close to full price as possible.  Keep things simple, stick with the basics, and think like a buyer to accomplish this goal. 

Eliminate all clutter, clean deeply, and let in the light.  Stick with neutral paint colors, and repair anything worn, torn, or broken.  You want the buyer to walk in and immediately be able to see your home as their home, instead of seeing its flaws and thinking of price reductions or other properties.  If you started packing early, you'll not only get a head start on your own future, but you'll be making room for the buyer's dreams to fit in your home as well.

Consult with an experienced agent to learn how to best show your home, and consider hiring stagers as well.  These will help you present your home in the best way to appeal to buyers.  Thinking like a buyer can help you sell faster and for the price you really want.