Nov 6, 2025 / Blog
Selling soon? You might not be as ready as you think …… and it’s probably not for the reason you expect.
When it comes to getting your home ready to sell, let’s talk about what no one else will tell you: the stench factor.
If you’ve got toddlers spilling snacks, teenagers leaving sneakers everywhere, or a dog that thinks the couch is its throne, guess what? Your house has a smell.
Don’t try to deny it.
Every house has a unique “aroma,” and while you might be nose-blind to it, buyers walking through the door? They’re not.
Smell is primal. It’s visceral. And if your house smells like cat pee, wet dog, or last night’s fish curry, no amount of “good vibes” staging will save you.
So here’s what you can do:
Don’t cover it up. Forget the fake vanilla air fresheners, buyers will smell the lie.Trash the hockey bags, dog beds, and mystery mildew. If it reeks, it goes. Period.No garlic or salmon for dinner while you’re on the market. Trust me on this.And those essential oils your friend keeps raving about? Finally, a good reason to use them.
They’re subtle, clean, and won’t make anyone feel like they’re walking into a scented candle explosion.
Buyers don’t want to smell your life. They want to imagine their life. And if they’re too busy gagging, they’ll never make it to imagining.
Look, selling a house isn’t just about cleaning countertops. It’s about erasing the evidence that humans (and pets) even live there.
That’s the magic of selling a home that makes people fight to buy it.
What smells are lingering in your home right now?
Don’t answer that, just fix it.
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