The saying, “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” doesn’t apply to homes. If you want to get top $ for your home, you need to put in the work to do so. Potential buyer’s first impression is paramount. Look at the home to the left. It’s the same home, but which one would you want to purchase, and it doesn't just stop at the curb.
Now the saying “Less is more” in this case is actually true, and here is why. If your home is overflowing with stuff, buyers might worry that the house won’t have ample space for their own belongings. Your home needs to be as clean and decluttered as possible. Since you are looking to sell and purchase a new home, one possibility is that you could start early by donating some of your unused/excess items to charity. You might even consider packing the items that you are going to keep, but know you won’t be using in the near future and storing them offsite. Not only will clearing the clutter help your house look more appealing to buyers, it will also help you once you've accepted an offer and it's time to move into your new home. Moving out will be so much easier if some of your stuff is already be packed.