• Video Library
  • Reviews
    • Our Reviews
    • Additional Testimonials
    • Review Us

David Bailey

David and Erika Bailey Mortgage Professionals

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Mortgage Info
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
    • Closing Costs
    • Home Appraisal
    • Home Inspection
    • Loan Checklist
    • Loan Process
    • Loan Programs
    • Mortgage FAQ
    • Mortgage Glossary
  • Loan Programs
    • First Time Home Buyers
    • Home Ready 97 Loan Program
    • VA Loan Programs
    • FHA Loan Programs
    • Conventional 97 Loan Program
  • Apply
  • Contact

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting

August 9, 2019 by David Bailey

4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells InvitingAs a diligent home seller, you’ve taken all your real estate agent’s advice about preparing your home for showings. You’ve de-cluttered, enhanced curb appeal and developed efficient strategies for leaving your home while viewings are taking place.

But have you given any thought to how your home smells to strangers?

Newcomers to your home will naturally be more sensitive to the smells of your house. Your nose is likely desensitized to your common household odors, but a prospective buyer may be put off by how it smells. Here are some ways to make sure your home smells inviting.

Don’t Burn Incense

If you enjoy burning incense, you might think this is a nice way to impart a lovely scent in your home. But don’t burn incense before showings. The visitors may be unfamiliar with common incense smells like patchouli, myrrh, jasmine and others. And if they can’t identify it, even a pleasant scent can be off putting. The best thing is to save your incense for when you’ve moved into your new home.

Move The Litter Box

If your cat uses a litter box, be sure to change or refresh it daily. This will help keep the scent from spreading throughout the home. Also, move the litter box to a less noticeable part of the home, such as the mudroom, garage or basement.

An odorous kitty litter box is more forgivable if it’s in an out of the way spot. And, as long as you let your cat know where it is, it will likely have no trouble adjusting.

Have Your Pets Professionally Groomed

Invest in professional pet grooming services to reduce the smell of dogs and/or cats in the home. Pet dander is not only an allergen; it imparts a musky scent that some homebuyers may not enjoy. A once a month grooming should be sufficient unless your pet is exposed to heavy rains or muddy conditions; in which case an extra grooming session is recommended.

Avoid Cooking Prior To Showings

Just like incense, if a homebuyer can’t recognize a scent, it can be off putting. Avoid cooking just before showings, if possible. Things like onions and garlic smell wonderful if you’re hungry, but not necessarily to a homebuyer. Of course, the scent of a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies is always appreciated – let’s be honest!

Don’t forget to take your home’s smell into consideration when preparing it for showings. These tips will help ensure your home smells its very best.

If you are in the market for a new home or interested in refinancing your current property, be sure to contact your trusted home mortgage professional.

Real Estate Tagged: Home Selling Tips, Open House, Real Estate

Erika and David

Contact Us


David and Erika Bailey
Mortgage Professionals

Creating Clients for LIFE!
The Mortgage Outlet
David 631.589.3600
Erika 631.767.8944
David NMLS #3458 • Erika NMLS #217190

The Mortgage Outlet

Sign Up For Our FREE Newsletter!

Connect with Us

FREE RATE QUOTE →

Let’s Keep In Touch!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Equal Housing Lender
NMLS Consumer Access
March 2021
M T W T F S S
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031  
« Feb    
The Mortgage Outlet, NMLS # 36861 is a registered mortgage broker with the NYSDFS. All loans are arranged through third party providers. Office located at 280 West Main Street Sayville New York 11782

Categories

Looking For Something?

Our Location


The Mortgage Outlet
280 West Main Street
Sayville, NY11782

Copyright © 2021 David Bailey  ·  All rights reserved   ·   Log In