What is the first thing potential buyers notice about a home?
a. Decor
b. Odors
c. Updates
You are correct if you answered odors. You must, must, must attempt to eliminate them when your home is on the market! Odors are unavoidable when living in a home but there are steps you can take to help eliminate them.
- Sprinkle carpet freshener down before you vacuum and vacuum before every
showing if possible.
- Bake cookies before a showing.
- Try a plug-in candle warmer http://www.candlewarmers.com/.
They are safer than candles and look nice. Pick a scent that is not too
overpowering. A baked scent for the kitchen and a fresh linen scent for the
bathrooms or bedrooms is a safe bet.
- Make sure your sheets are washed once a week.
- If you have pets, try removing them for showings. Keep the litter box
clean and out of the way of traffic. You can also try a Critter Zone Air
Purifier http://www.amazon.com/CritterZone-Pet-Air-Purifier-Cord/dp/B009L4SMF6.
- Give your home a fresh coat of paint. You may want to try Air-ReNu, a
product you mix in your interior paint to remove odors
http://www.air-renu.com/Odor_Remover_Contact_Us_Palm_Coast_FL.html.
- Keep an air freshener in all your closets.
I hope these ideas are helpful. Buyers will not buy a house that smells. Let me know your ideas.
Happy Friday!
Tanya
