The Power of Scent

Over time, you can become so accustomed to the smell of your home that you may not think twice about it. But when a potential buyer first walks into your home, one of the very first things noticeable to them is the smell. So, you want it to be a good one.

To keep potential buyers sniffing for more use these scent tips:

Good Smells

• Light florals

• Citrus

• Vanilla

• Natural wood (think pine, cedar)

• Natural herbs (think basil, thyme)

• Fragrant plants (think roses, eucalyptus, lavender, and rosemary – just make sure they get plenty of light)

Bad Smells

• Strong cooking smells (fish, eggs, garlic, onion, etc.)

• Pet odours (clean all pet paraphernalia also for allergy reasons)

• Strong cleaning chemicals (bleach)

• Smoke (use an air filtration machine)

• Stale, musty smells (open windows to let the fresh air flow in)

• Too many smells (if even they are good) Focus on 1 or 2 scents

Remember, emotions are driven by senses, which play a role in the buying process. The scent of your home will trigger feelings, in your prospective buyer, so make sure it’s good feelings.