Whether you are listing a home or showing home, you only have one first impression. So, what is the first thing you notice when you enter a home? For me, it is "the Smell".
I am on a listing blitz and meeting many would be home sellers in the last couple of months. That means I have seen and smelled many things. Some pleasant and some not so much. Yesterday, I walked into an ash tray. It smells like a 1980's dive bar. The walls were yellow, the windows were fogged over and I needed to change clothes after leaving. The seller did not smell it. They were even a little shocked how much it affected the price. The daughter could smell it and needed to make a decision to tear up the carpets, was all surfaces and re-paint the home. She was happy i was honest and offered them options.
Over the weekend I entered a "cat house". No not that kind, one with at least 20 cats. Their bathroom was the carpet, here, there and every room. The home had been rented. The lease is up. The tenant out of work has not paid since February. The landlord needs to sell as he can not pay the mortgage without rent. He has drained his savings. He was very happy how much prices have come up. He was not so happy at the amount of damage the tenant and her cats have done. I gave him values "as is" and what it is worth all fixed up. With funds on the short list, we are working things out to help him and get the property on the market.
Lastly, I met a couple who have lived in their home for 55 years. A stately older home with furniture from when the got married. It was neat as a pin and the fresh smell of apple pie welcomed me. We walked through the home. I asked questions and the sellers were happy to answer. We sat down to discuss prices and how i can help them move to an over 55 community. The Mrs. served us pie with a scoop of ice cream. I love these types of listing appointments.
IN SUMMARY, for me, the smell of a home can welcome or scare away buyers. The smells can stick with you long after you leave. When getting your home ready for sale, think about getting rid of pet smells, smoking smells or musty basement smells.
IN THE END: When I list a home i like to walk through with the seller pointing out what we can do to make the home show the best. being there through each step of the selling process is a huge benefit for sellers. LET ME SHOW YOU THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN AGENTS.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 34 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.
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