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House smell like a pet store? A clean home is a SOLD home!

Writer's picture: Ashley ClevengerAshley Clevenger

Updated: 5 days ago



Does your home smell like a pet store (or worse)? I was talking to a seller recently, and they asked me what was the ONE thing they can do to prep their house for sale. I simply answered, "Clean it."


In my experience, I've seen houses get sold for 10%-15% less than they could have, only because they smelled like the cat litter aisle. I won't take up too much of your valuable scrolling time to explain this, but the power of smell cannot be underestimated:


  • Studies show that 75% of emotions are triggered by smell, which is linked to pleasure, well-being, emotion, and memory. Make a lasting memory and prioritize cleaning/staging a smooth scent when you show your home.

  • The sense of smell is the first of all of our senses to develop. Even before we are born, our sense of smell is fully formed and functioning. Connect your buyers with their ORIGINAL sense and don't let your home be offensive to it.


  • The human brain can process roughly 10,000 smells in an area the size of a postage stamp, each triggering a neural response. The ol' olfaction can pick up the tiniest of details.


So, if you're considering selling your home in the Yorktown/Williamsburg area anytime soon, let's connect! Goodness "nose" you wouldn't want to lower the price of your home just because the scent is a little off.


P.S. I'm sure YOUR home doesn't smell bad. I'm talking about someone else.



 

Ashley Clevenger is one of the best Realtors on the Virginia Peninsula. Not only is Ashley the most trusted Realtor in York County / Yorktown, but she is the top home reseller in York County / Yorktown. But she's never too busy for your call or referral!

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