Your Home Listing Stinks! Here’s What to Do About It

Real estate pros say one of the biggest buyer turnoffs during home showings comes down to lingering odors.

There’s a saying in real estate: “If I can smell it, I cannot sell it.” “And that is 100% true,” says Kimberly Schmidt, a real estate pro with Compass in San Diego.

“Nose blindness’ is a very real thing,” adds Kelly Dellinger, a real estate pro at Akers Ellis Real Estate in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. “Sellers are frequently so accustomed to the odors associated with their pets, smoking habits or simply old carpets, they ignore or downplay them when it comes to prepping their homes for showings.” As a last resort, they’ll rely on spraying chemical fragrances or overpowering plug-ins to try to hide unpleasant smells—which “only makes things worse,” Dellinger says.   Read more…….

Source: www.nar.realtor