What Does Your Home Smell Like?

Generally one of our happiest memories of Christmas is the smell of baking.

Smell is a powerful thing and the tantalising scent of chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon wafting through the home never fails to stimulate the senses and create a feeling of well-being.

Smell also is a surprisingly easy way to create a more exciting and saleable home interior.

This so called “sensory selling tool” can have an enormous impact on how a buyer feels about your Bahamas home.

When he steps inside for the first time, a delicious smell coming from the kitchen will set the stage for the showing.

For a heart-warming welcome, you can place a dish of vanilla in a warm oven to create the aroma of fresh baked cookies or bread.

If you're showing your home during the cooler months, put a few spices—such as cinnamon, allspice and clove—in a half full kettle and let it simmer until the delicious smells permeate the air.

In the living room, a vase of sweetly perfumed jasmine or vanilla scented gardenia will appeal to the senses just as much as the smell of pine at Christmas time.

Press (bruise) the leaves of a bunch of fresh rosemary between your hands and put in a vase to bring out the aromatic scent.
The smell of citrus provides an instant mood lift. Spray a little fresh lemon or orange oil in the bedrooms before the buyer comes. It's easy to make. Check out ehow.com for instructions.

Do NOT use artificial sprays or air fresheners. The buyer may think you're trying to hide an unpleasant smell. Keep it fresh.

Of course, your home should be clean so it will smell clean.

The smell of newness is positive, as well. This scent can be achieved with a fresh coat of paint to the walls.

The fresh smell of lemon wax or lemon oil on wooden furniture or newly waxed wood floors is positive.

Sweeten the refrigerator with a box of baking soda.

Avoid unpleasant smells such as pet odours, tobacco, garbage and fried food or other strong cooking smells.

* Your Leading Bahamas Real estate Source