Keep it simple. When you are getting ready to sell a house, you want to eliminate as much clutter as possible. Be emotionally detached from the project. Understand that the buyer must be able to see their own possessions in the home.
Curb Appeal? How does it look from the street? What will the potential buyers impression of the house be at first glance? What draws your attention? Pressure washing and cleaning up the yard will improve the looks of the place dramacally without burning your wallet. Removing any yard debris is always a good idea. Invest in some potted plants. Those cute little gnomes and pink flamingos might look great to you, but to a potential buyer they may appear as clutter. Minimal is best. Make a great first impresion.
Fresh coats of paint inside the house in neutral color tones are appealing to buyers. Fresh paint will give the interior a sense of being clean and new.
To make your house ready to move in it is always a great idea to clean the bathroom, kitchen, dining room, entry ways, and garage. Clean the basement. Don't leave a bunch of stuff lying around in there. Check for cobwebs often. Keep a handheld vaccumn and a broom handy make on the spot cleanups easy.
Ultimately if you really want to sell the house concentrate on the looks of the place and how it may make the potential buyer feel.