March 20th Smells don't Sells!
OK...So you may think that your smoking, crazy cooking, wet dog and litter box won't make a difference to the sale of your house. I'll be truthful here. It's a super turn-off! And..don't forget those of you who over zealously use deodorizers, candles and other scary fragrances! I can't begin to tell the number of times I have picked out perfectly lovely homes...just to be met with an offensive odor at the door. In most cases the perspective Buyers just want to leave! I will encourage them to take a tour through...knowing that the Seller has prepared his home for our visit. Life happens..and so do odors. When it comes time to show your home however...it's time to throw them out the window.
I recently read an article...which I will attach here. It is called What Happens if Your Listing Stinks.
I am not trying to be hard on all you bacon loving, pet adoring Sellers...but...there is a price for it all. There are tones of ways to eradicate...or at least alleviate some of the smells. I have all sorts of ideas. I even used an ionizer, once when we had to get rid of cat smells.
On the flip side, lets not throw out the baby with the bath water. If you are a Buyer...there are remedies. Take the time to check out the house, and let's see what can be done to freshen it up!