When potential buyers come to look at your house, they're not only LOOKING, but they're also SNIFFING, either consciously or unconsciously. Let us admit it - sometimes everything about the dwellings we live in become so ubiquitous that we fail to notice it when something smells, uh, how should we put it, funky. But anybody stepping into your home for the first time will NOT be numb to these insults to the sense of smell. It's time to ensure your house is smelling great inside and out, which is something you will want to do before unintentionally causing a would-be buyer to regurgitate on sight.
Pet Business. We're looking your way, furry felines and cuddly canines - remember the little "accident" on the couch back in '06? Keep Kitty's litter box scrupulously clean at all times, and consider having your carpet professionally cleaned by someone who is experienced with pet stains. Grab that vacuum and clean your furniture and carpet if need be, and do so regularly till you sell your house - you don't want offending others with allergies, you know! For the duration that your house is on sale, you want to keep your pet in one specific place, and this is particularly true with felines. If you're thinking of getting a cat or other pet, wait until AFTER you've moved.
De-odorizing Food Smells. Uh, if you're about to fry that fish, then STOP RIGHT THIS INSTANT AND HEAD TO YOUR LOCAL DENNY'S OR WHEREVER! Strong odors from cooking fish hang around and permeate the house. Cabbage, onions and garlic are notorious offenders, too. Toss a few lemon slices in boiling water, or have some lemon peel run through the garbage disposal to keep the air smelling fresh. And, before we forget, CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TAKE OUT THE KITCHEN TRASH?
Cigarettes. Smoking easily drops the value of a house by 30% or more. We're talking about thirty to fifty percent devaluation due to the revolting smell of cigarette smoke sticking to your drapes, carpets, furniture, drywall and the like. If you or a family member smokes, stop smoking inside the house as soon as you decide to sell. Paint the interior, and either shampoo the rugs or replace them. If weather permits, keep the windows open to help air out the house.
To recapitulate, the above steps will guide you to making sure your house smells as good as it looks! A fresh-smelling, odor-free house is much more appealing than a stinky one, and much more likely to sell at the price you want.
Pet Business. We're looking your way, furry felines and cuddly canines - remember the little "accident" on the couch back in '06? Keep Kitty's litter box scrupulously clean at all times, and consider having your carpet professionally cleaned by someone who is experienced with pet stains. Grab that vacuum and clean your furniture and carpet if need be, and do so regularly till you sell your house - you don't want offending others with allergies, you know! For the duration that your house is on sale, you want to keep your pet in one specific place, and this is particularly true with felines. If you're thinking of getting a cat or other pet, wait until AFTER you've moved.
De-odorizing Food Smells. Uh, if you're about to fry that fish, then STOP RIGHT THIS INSTANT AND HEAD TO YOUR LOCAL DENNY'S OR WHEREVER! Strong odors from cooking fish hang around and permeate the house. Cabbage, onions and garlic are notorious offenders, too. Toss a few lemon slices in boiling water, or have some lemon peel run through the garbage disposal to keep the air smelling fresh. And, before we forget, CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TAKE OUT THE KITCHEN TRASH?
Cigarettes. Smoking easily drops the value of a house by 30% or more. We're talking about thirty to fifty percent devaluation due to the revolting smell of cigarette smoke sticking to your drapes, carpets, furniture, drywall and the like. If you or a family member smokes, stop smoking inside the house as soon as you decide to sell. Paint the interior, and either shampoo the rugs or replace them. If weather permits, keep the windows open to help air out the house.
To recapitulate, the above steps will guide you to making sure your house smells as good as it looks! A fresh-smelling, odor-free house is much more appealing than a stinky one, and much more likely to sell at the price you want.
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