The problem with a smelly house is that we get accustomed to it. Strong smells are easy to miss when they are in our own homes. However, it takes just a few seconds in a stranger’s home, to know if a smoker lives there. The smell is in the air!
So when you put your home on the market, ask yourself if you have a smelly house and think about the common smells you might have lingering around your property. Remember, you may no longer notice them, but a prospective buyer will.
These may include:
A diaper bin in the baby’s room
Kitty litter
Model making glue
Paints, even if the cans or tubes are closed tightly
Food. The aroma of a spicy meal can linger for hours
Garbage cans. Even empty ones, if they are not clean
Strong smelling soaps, perfumes and other cosmetics and toiletries
Flowers and other plants
Firewood, (especially pine)
Outdoor shoes
Ashtrays
Sinks
Carpets
Door mats are especially prone to stains and smells.
Try to eliminate as many odours as possible. It’s always a good idea if you are concerned to open a few windows to give your home a breath of fresh air an hour or so before a viewing.
[…] dealt with before any potential buyer steps into your home. Buyers will definitely notice lingering odours. Especially those associated with pets, garbage, exotic cooking, and smoking. Scents have a strong […]
[…] dealt with before any potential buyer steps into your home. Buyers will definitely notice lingering odours. Especially those associated with pets, garbage, exotic cooking, and smoking. Scents have a strong […]