odors: Set the Stage for Your Next Open House with Aromatherapy - 05/07/13 01:16 PM
The history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 4000 BC,  although the term "aromatherapy" was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered that lavender oil relieves pain and assists in the healing of burns.
Today, Aromatherapy is used in almost every bath and beauty product on the shelf. It is also used by some for healing. One of my favorite uses is to "Set the Mood" for a sale in Real Estate. Aromatherapy is especially useful for Open Houses or to assist sellers with pet or cooking odors.
Studies have shown that the first thing people … (2 comments)

odors: Can Aromatherapy Help You Sell More Homes? You Bet! - 01/05/09 01:20 PM
The history of Aromatherapy dates back at least to 4000 BC,  although the term "aromatherapy" was first used in the 1920s by the French chemist René Maurice Gattefossé who accidentally discovered that lavender oil relieves pain and assists in the healing of burns.
Today, Aromatherapy is used in almost every bath and beauty product on the shelf. It is also used by some for healing. As a Realtor® and Accredited Home Staging Specialist, one of my favorite uses is to "Set the Mood" for a sale in Real Estate. Aromatherapy is especially useful for Open Houses or to assist sellers with … (21 comments)

odors: What Can You Do About Pet Odors When You're Selling Your Home? A Few Quick Tips - 01/24/08 01:26 AM
We've worked with a few sellers this past year who have house pets. Now as a proud pet owners of 2 cats and 2 dogs, we certainly understand that pets are part of the family and most times they can't move out during the time a house is on the market.
However, Smell is the FIRST thing people notice when they enter a home and many buyers may be turned away by pet smells. We once worked with someone who was so sensitive to pet smells that one time we went into a very clean, vacant condo with freshly cleaned carpets and she had … (22 comments)