Yes, the
overwhelming smell of apple pie and cinnamon during open houses and showings is
a strategy that went out long ago (about the same time as the Harvey
Wallbanger !).
Today’s buyer is knowledgeable and at times
cynical. The prospective buyer does not want to smell Fido, cooking,
(especially ethnic), sports socks and gym bags, candles, potpourri, air
fresheners or scented sprays. They certainly don’t want to smell cigarettes or
dampness.
The only
acceptable smell is ‘clean’.
Odours are the
number 1 reason for immediate ‘ewww’ when prospects walk through the door.
Today’s noses are sensitive and for many people, allergies can easily flare up
with one wiff of an artificial scent. Buyers fear mold and mildew and get
suspicious when a basement smells like a vanilla factory. These overpermeating
scents make them wonder ”what is the
vendor trying to hide?”
Eradicate
odours - a house that smells, won’t
sell.
Lemony fresh is
the key; cleansers with citrus and lemon Pledge are the best products to use.
In spaces like
storage areas, laundry areas or rooms with gym clothes and sport bags the $5.00
odour absorbers from Canadian Tire work miracles and have almost no smell of
their own.
Keep in mind,
home owners may not be able to smell their own pets, cigarettes, spices/food or
perfumes and may need a gentle reminder.
If the house
smells like the cleaner just left…it smells perfect!
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