This is something that may seem obvious, but in one's own home, this kind of thing might not be so apparent. The idea of 'odors' is not always necessarily a negative thing-- though you should definitely clean the litterbox and take out the garbage!
The main idea is to try to keep the home's scent neutral. While the smell of a home isn't exactly a selling point, and may not have any large effect, it can help set the mood for the showing. Scents actually have a very large tie to emotions and other psychological factors, and moreover, a showing of a home is the opportunity for potential buyers to put themselves as the owners of the home. Furthermore, there are issues to take into mind such as a potential allergy to an essential oil or else a potential buyer having sensitivity to strong smells. So, be sure to keep this in mind when you're readying for a showing!
Be careful with what you make in the kitchen before a showing is happening! The smell of cooked fish or sizzling bacon might be a little distracting. Even something as tasty as the smell of fresh-baked cookies may not be fully welcomed-- even though some may encourage the methods to make your home smell just like that. This might come out a stronger scent than anticipated and really-- can you focus when a delicious smell makes you hungry?
You also should be careful with any choice of candle or scent diffuser. Steer away from anything strong-- foods or flowers should take a step back. Look into something neutral, like linen or something foresty. You may also look into a scent exterminating candle.
While scents aren't always bad ones, it's important to keep in mind what your home smells like when you're getting ready for a showing. Be careful with what you cook, and what kind of scent you use when it comes to candles! It's best to keep things neutral as you allow potential buyers to view your home.
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