Because of their emotional attachment, all lot of vendors have a hard time seeing the house as a product. By letting go of strings of attachment and letting the house become a product, you are in essence staging and merchandising the home. After all, you are hiring an agent to sell the space, not the stuff.
First, I suggest by putting away all your knick knacks in a box. You are moving anyway, and this will get you one step closer to that day. If you have any extra furniture that seems out of place, store it away. Less is more!
Second, detail the house