Give Your Listing the “Sniff” Test

January 6, 2010 by Melissa Tracey · 5 Comments
Filed under: Design Psychology, Staging Tips 

By Melissa Dittmann Tracey

When you step into a home, one of the first things you often notice is the smell. Does it smell new or clean? Or does it reek of the family’s pets or yesterday’s dinner?

How have you handled these not-so-pleasant aromas in your listings? I’m working on an article for REALTOR® Magazine about the smell of homes, and I want to hear from you. What products have you found are best in covering up those foul smells in a home? What’s your best advice for getting a listing smell-ready?

Send an e-mail with your tips to mtracey@realtors.org and please include your name, company, and city/state to have your suggestions considered for the article.