There have been many studies done on ways to make your home more appealing to a buyer. One of the methods that you can use to affect the mood of a buyer is to make sure that your home smells inviting to those who come for an open house or who schedule an appointment to view it. You’ll want the smell to be subtle, something pleasing, and one that doesn’t overpower the potential buyer with an odor that he doesn’t like. You don’t want the buyer to think that you’re trying to cover up something that will appear after he purchases your home.
A light floral aroma can cause people to be in a more pleasant mood; citrus odors have an energizing effect on visitors to your home. The universal scent that people find comforting and relaxing is vanilla but remember a light fragrance is better than too much. If your home is on the market, besides attending to the clutter that can cause a buyer to lose interest, you’ll want your home to smell nice at all times; when your professional realtor calls for an appointment you don’t want to have to rush around trying to clean up areas that detract from your home’s aromatic appeal. Be sure that the trash is always taken out promptly; in fact, your realtor will probably tell you to make sure that your garbage is emptied quite often. Even though an ionizer helps to remove smoke smells it’s best to refrain from smoking in your home when it’s for sale. Smoking outside should also be avoided especially if doors and windows are open and allow the smoke to permeate your rooms. Be careful also about what you cook when your home is on the market. Lamb, broccoli, garlic, fish, and egg odors can remain in the kitchen and adjoining areas long after the food has been served. Your pet can also be a big source of smells in your home. You should keep your pet outside or limit his presence to one room of your home that can be cleaned regularly. It’s also important to keep him groomed or bathed and his bedding clean and fresh for the period of time that your home is for sale.
You can use scented candles to enhance the odor in your home or if you know when the appointment is going to be scheduled, take a few minutes to bake some fresh cookies. You might also consider a thorough cleaning of your carpets, drapes, and upholstery before you allow potential buyers to enter your home. Boiling a few cinnamon sticks on the stove in a pan of water can also introduce a pleasant and comforting odor to your home.
Make sure that your house not only looks appealing to buyers but also that it smells clean and fresh and makes them feel “at home.”
Source: REALTORMAG.org
