Another tip to help your home show better is to open up your rooms. Since you will be moving anyway start to box up unnecessary items in your home to make rooms appear larger and more open. It also makes it easier for the new owners to visualize how their furniture, etc will look in your house.

A clean and neat exterior will let the potential buyer know that you have kept the house in good repair. Hire a window washing service to professionally clean windows and clear away cobwebs and debris.

Brighter and lighter colors always make rooms look larger. If you have rooms with off colors, consider repainting them to a neutral colors.

If your home is going to be vacant while you try to sell it, hire a local landscaping company to help with routine maintenence. Mowing the lawn, keeping plants watered, weeding, etc.

Spread some fresh mulch, plant some brightly colored flowers. A little bit of effort goes a long way in increasing curb appeal.

Work on your landscaping beds, add some colorful flowers (depending on the time of year) and try to create a peaceful, yet beautiful environment. Make the front walk to your front door appear beautiful and inviting. Edge around all of the walks, the driveway, patio (if possible), and everywhere else that edging can be done. Rake all leaves and dispose of during applicable seasons. Fill all bare spots in the yard with new grass seed. Check on your mailbox and replace or re-paint if needed. Replace, repaint, or re-tarnish your address numbers that are located on your home, mailbox and/or curb by the street.

Do you have pets? If so, you should consider moving your pets outside before showing your home to prospective buyers.
Even if your pets are house trained some buyers may feel that your house isn't clean simply because a pets lives inside.

On a survey taken by real estate professionals, touching up the trim on the house will enhance curb appeal. If your home is in need of exterior painting, try touching up the windows and trim of your home.