3 Scents That Can Help Sell Your Home

When you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, you know that you have to stage it to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers. Sometimes, that involves adding some really good scents – but be careful not to over-do it. When buyers come in and feel overwhelmed by fragrance, they might thing you’re hiding something – or worse, you might aggravate their allergies.

 

So what are the most popular scents with buyers?

 

Check out this list of scents that can help sell your home.

 

3 Scents That Can Help Sell Your Home

 

First things first: Not every scent is going to appeal to everyone, so you want to keep the fragrances you use to a minimum. Buyers won’t mind if they don’t smell anything at all.

 

Whatever fragrances you use, don’t use a lot.

 

Keep the scents natural, too. Synthetic smells are not only out of fashion – they’re like a red flag to buyers that you might be hiding something.

 

Make sure the rooms you apply fragrances to are appropriate for those smells, while you’re at it.

 

With that said, think about:

 

  • Citrus

  • Vanilla

  • Pine or cedar

 

The point behind each of these scents is that they’re simple enough for people to distinguish. However, you don’t want to use them in the wrong places.

 

Citrus

 

Use citrus in the kitchen or bathrooms, where it can contribute to freshness and an overall “clean” feeling.

 

Pro tip: Twist an citrus peel to release fresh fragrance in the air – and then run it through your garbage disposal to both clean it and create a nice smell in the kitchen.

 

Vanilla

 

Vanilla is ideal for kitchens and bedrooms. It makes a room feel cozy, so you can put a few drops of vanilla in an oil diffuser.

 

Pine or Cedar

 

Ideal for bedrooms, studies, libraries and guest rooms, pine and cedar are woodsy fragrances – but if you’re selling a beach house, they might not be the best choice. (Pick citrus instead.)

 

Are You Selling a Home in Lakewood or Long Beach?

 

If you’re selling a home in Lakewood or Long Beach, we can help. Call us at 562-882-1581 to find out how we’ll market your house to all the right buyers so you can sell it quickly and at the right price.

 

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