You have made the decision to sell your home and you want to get the most your investment is worth.  Here are a few points to remember.

1.  Your home may not bring all the return that you feel you need to move on with your life.  Remember it is one area of your investment portfolio.  Pricing is a big factor in the sale of your home. Overpriced Houses that sit on the market for any length of time seem to take a beating when an offer comes in.  So better to price it right the first time and get on with life.
2.  Make sure you fix any leaks, or little squeeks, touch up paint or even repaint an area or rooms.  Buyers like to come into a home they can live in for a little while before making major changes.
3.  Decluttering is a big one, buyers want to place their furniture in your home when they view so less is more, clean out closets to make them appear larger.  Remember you have made your mind up to move so pack up boxes and label.  Gives a much better impression.
4.  Curb appeal is very important, as you need to get them in the door to your home if they are going to buy and if they don't like what they see from the road you have lost them.
5.  Once inside the home they need to see and smell clean and want to spend some time checking it all out and figuring how their needs will be met in your home.
6.  Pets can be an issue when selling your home, as there are lots of people with allergies these days, and some people are nervous around animals, so it is always a good plan if possible to take the pets out during showings.
7.  Make sure any valuables are out of site or move to a safe, agents are good to watch their clients but it is best, out of site out of mind.