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Creating pleasant aromas for home showings

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with *ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent* 55387-090

Odors within a home can have a significant impact on the way a property is perceived. It is always a good idea to create pleasant odors that will leave a lasting good impression on potential buyers. Here are some helpful tips I have picked up from clients, customers and agents that are quick and easy.

1.      Eliminating or lessening bad odors is better than simply covering them up. If your home or basement is damp and musty use a dehumidifier. Basements are in the ground and naturally will be more likely to be damp. Eliminating the moisture will help keep the musty smell at bay. Leave windows open to let fresh air into the home as well.

2.      Throw cinnamon into a pot of hot water and take it off the stove just before a showing. This will leave a pleasant cinnamon odor. Lighting cinnamon candles will add to this.

3.      If you prefer the scent of lemons use lemon candles. Running a few lemon slices through the garbage disposal will add to this aroma. Do this just before a showing as well.

4.      Placing a beer in the oven on low will give the impression of fresh baked bread. Be sure to turn the oven off before the showing.

5.      A small reed diffuser in the bathroom will add to your aroma appeal. There are many different scents to choose from and adds to the visual effect.

 

I hope these tips have helped. Do you have any advice to add to the list? Feel free to comment. Good Luck!

 

Regards,

Michael Collins - Broker
Rock Realty
608-921-8536
Rock Solid Real Estate Strategies
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Comments (3)

David Obbee
Obbee.com - Agoura Hills, CA

Michael: Those are great tips, thanks for sharing.  I remember reading in Tom Hopkins' book How to Master the Art of Selling, he recommended putting a few drops of vanilla on a baking pan and putting it in the oven.  I would suggest this to you as a Wisconsinite because, well, who wants to waste a good beer?  :)

Apr 21, 2010 02:27 AM
Jody Lautenbach
Century 21 Premier Associates - Pella, IA

Great ideas - just not too strong - anything but candles!

Apr 21, 2010 02:40 AM
Michael Collins
*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent* - Janesville, WI
CDPE, SFR , Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realto

David - Thanks for the comment.  The vanilla idea is a good one as well.  I will have to try it.

Jody - I agree, too much will make someone think you are trying to hide something!

May 18, 2010 03:05 AM