This is not the first time we have had a house on the market. In fact this is our fifth house we are selling so we know pretty much what to expect. We have also been through a lot of houses as perspective buyers. One thing the real estate companies encourage is staging a home with homey smells. This is usually done with scented candles, fresh brewed coffee or fresh baked goods mainly bread. Is this a good idea?
Staging a home with homey smells can be a positive or negative thing depending on the buyer. On the positive side it may help a buyer relax a bit to enjoy the viewing. It may help them picture themselves doing the same thing in the house so that may influence their decision whether to buy or not. On the other hand it may make a hungry buyer not focus on the viewing and not everyone likes the smell of fresh baked bread or similar. Certain odours especially cinnamon can trigger asthma attacks in some. In my opinion a house should smell clean but not have any staged odours, synthetic or otherwise.
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