Your Listing Looks Great! But How Does it Smell?

Your home looks great in photos, but.... does it smell great too?

Scents are a very powerful trigger and could make or break your first impression with a potential buyer.

Here's what I share with my sellers

Deep clean or replace carpets– Ever lost something in a carpet and thought, well - that's gone forever. Compound the crumbs, dirt, pet hair, sweat and skin cells over years of use and... you start to smell things. Investing in a deep clean or exploring replacement options is something I typically recommend.

Scrub the kitchen– Grease builds up in places you wouldn't think –on top of the fridge, cabinets, microwave– and next thing you know, that quaint kitchen starts to smell like an industrial grease trap. Wipe down all surfaces with hot soapy water a time or two.

(And, it goes without saying - avoid cooking fish or foods that give off strong odors ahead of showings (unless it's banana bread).

Open doors and windows– This one's obvious but works great for bringing some fresh air into the mix. Make sure to open multiple windows or doors on opposite sides of the house to create a cross-breeze.

Add scents sparingly– There's nothing worse than an overly perfumed room. It could signal to buyers you're trying to mask a bigger problem. Scents that are getting lots of attention these days - Santal, bergamot, vetiver, black rose.

Pura is a smart fragrance diffuser company I use this and recommend to clients - they offer sample scent bundles so you can pick and choose which scents you're drawn to. You can also buy simple wall plug-ins as well to add a fresh smell to a house. I recommend my clients use the vanilla scent so it isn't over powering.

https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/scents-that-make-sense-when-selling-your-home

Meghan Snead KW Bartlesville