If you are unwilling to list at current market value, you would be better off not putting it on the market at this time. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean. If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. Make more space. Odors must be eliminated especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers or if you are a smoker.
Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor.
If you employ an agent to get the most amount of money for you, please don't take offense if he must confront you about odor problems. They do not have time to run around town all day picking up and dropping off keys. Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it.