Something Smells!

Something Smells Funny!!  When buyers are viewing a home and they smell something funny they quickly become disinterested in the home.  

Buyers are immediately turned off by a musty smell because they are concerned about water penetration into the home and the possibility of mold growth.  If your home smells musty or if you have water entering your home have the problem corrected before you sell your home and before the damage gets worse.

Pets are great and I have pets too but pet smells can be STINKY especially cats.  If you have pets keep your litter boxes freshly changed before showings.  Keep your dogs bathed, vacuum your home frequently to get up the hair, and keep your pets bedding washed.  It is always best to have your pets out of the house during showings.  Hey, I know that isn't easy because I had to do it when I sold my own home.  Driving around for a few hours with three dogs in my car was not an easy task, especially with a little one that barked at anyone and everything while in the car.  Go to the trouble, it will be worth it in the end.

Do you love to cook?  Do you use lots great spices, onions etc?  Do you love to fry?  Well.....sounds yummy to me but the buyers don't find it appealing.  Try not to cook meals that smell strong prior to a showing.  Boiled eggs and fish are a BIG NO, NO!!  Isn't selling your home fun :)

 Before showings freshen up by vacuuming throughout.  Wipe down the bathrooms and the kitchen.  Get the pets out of the house by taking them for a ride, a walk or over to a neighbors house.  Turn on all the lights, light a small candle or even safer use an electric device that melts wax in a jar to provide a fresh clean smell, I think clean cotton is a great fresh scent that isn't too over powering.  The buyers will enjoy being in your home and hopefully you will get your home sold!!