A home’s smell can make a huge impact on a home’s ability to sell. Whether it is a buyer walking in and immediately smiling when the notice the pleasant smell of vanilla, or a visitor to an open house scrunching their nose when the smell of last night’s dinner welcomes them at the door.
Many homeowners become accustomed the the scent of their home while living there. It is often a good idea to bring in a friend, relative or even your Realtor and ask them to give you honest feedback on the smell of your home. Once it is determined that there is an odor that may impact the sale of your home, what can you do to mitigate?
Here are some tips to help you to remove any pesky odors that may be present:
Thoroughly clean your home
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Wash out trash cans
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Clean out the refrigerator
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Launder pet beds
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Open windows to ventilate your home
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Clean out all drains
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Have carpets and rugs professionally cleaned or utilize baking soda to clean yourself
After you have cleaned your home utilize one fragrance to fill your home with fresh scents. Different scents can compete with one another and actually do more harm than good. While you may hear suggestions that citrus can make a home smell clean or fresh baked cookies can make a home feel homey artificial versions of those smells can actually be off-putting to some buyers.
Here are some smells that sell:
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Jasmine
Pine
Whatever scent you choose, the key is to keep it simple and help your home to smell its best.
Susan Brewer Service First Real Estate (636)936-8600
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