For those who smoke, you might want to minimize smoking indoors while trying to sell your home, or this might be a good time to quit. It is best to move smoking outside, if you have to smoke. You could also purchase an ozone spray that helps to remove odors without creating a masking odor.
Apologies to pet owners, but pets come with odors, and normally shed hair. You may have become used to them, but they are immediately noticeable to those who don’t have or like pets. Many buyers will walk right back out the door. They will think that the odors will stay, or maybe they have allergies.
For those with cats, be sure to empty kitty litter boxes daily and use plenty of baking soda. For dog owners, keep the dog outdoors as much as possible, even those adorable lovable little dogs. You might also try sprinkling carpet freshener on the carpet on a periodic basis.
Smells cause a conscious and subconscious reactions on buyers. The best odor when selling your house is the smell of freshly baked cookies, but chocolate works well too!
Temperature – During the day set your thermostat to approximately 77 degrees. This keeps the house cool, while not running up the electrical bill too much. Think of it, have you ever walked into a house and all the sudden it felt real stuffy and smelly? How did you feel about that? Home buyers should walk into a house that is cool and smells good. This will not just make them feel like it could be their home, but also make them feel comfortable and wanting to stay!
You have worked hard, hired a great Real Estate company, and done a lot of work to get your house to sell. The odor inside your house is essential when selling your house!
