Smell plays a very
important role when selling a property. Smell often triggers memory which
triggers emotion. You should aim to trigger positive emotions through smell and
eliminate the potential to trigger any negative emotions.
I was recently house
hunting and came across a property that was well worth the asking price in terms
of the structure and location. However, I just couldn’t get past the smell of
the dogs in the main bedroom. We get accustomed to the smells in our personal
space and, as much as we love our pets, we need to ensure they leave no
offensive smells. If there are any odours in your home caused by pets, you may
want to consider having your carpets professionally cleaned, or at the very
least clean them with a product that contains a neutraliser and try sprinkling
carpet freshener on the carpet on a periodic basis.
For those with cats, be
sure to empty the kitty litter boxes daily and on the day of the showhouse,
rather take the kitty litter box outside. If you have any pet toys or blankets
inside, remove them as well. On the day of the showhouse, try to put your dogs
in a safe enclosed area outside or have a neighbour take care of them for the
day. You cannot predict how they will behave with strangers coming into your
home.
If there are any smokers
in your household and you are serious about selling your home, then they are
going to have to smoke outside. Open the windows and let fresh air in, as it is
going to take a while to get the smell of smoke out of the
house.
Empty the dustbin and make
sure the laundry basket is also empty on the day of the showhouse. It is also
better not to cook foods that leave a lingering smell the day after – like fish
or curry.
Once you have done all the
hard work and your home smells neutral, you can then consider adding some
natural, inoffensive aromas. I love scented candles, especially Lavender and
Vanilla. Even without being lit this can add a subtle scent to the air. Add some
fresh flowers or potpourri in your home. If your potpourri has lost some of its
fragrance, you can add a few drops of essential oils, like Lavender or
Sandalwood that is relaxing and calming to the emotions. Bergamot oil has a
delightful citrus aroma and is uplifting to the emotions. Using the essential
oils leaves a very light fresh scent that lingers much better than any room
freshener I've sprayed around.
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