02/02/2026
Home smell like a pet store (or worse)? I was talking to a seller recently, and they asked me what the ONE thing they can do to prep their house for sale is. I simply answered, "Clean it."
In my experience, I've seen houses get sold for 10% or even 15% less than what they could have sold for simply because it smelled like the cat litter aisle. I won't take up too much of your valuable scrolling time to explain this, but the power of smell cannot be underestimated:
- Studies show that 75% of emotions are triggered by smell, which is linked to pleasure, well-being, emotion, and memory. Make a lasting memory and prioritize cleaning/staging a smooth scent when you show your home.
- The sense of smell is the first of all of our senses to develop. Even before we are born, our sense of smell is fully formed and functioning. Connect your buyers with their ORIGINAL sense and don't let your home be offensive to it.
- The human brain can process roughly 10,000 smells in an area the size of a postage stamp, each triggering a neural response. The ol' olfaction can pick up the tiniest of details.
So, if you're considering selling your home in the San Angelo area anytime soon, let's connect! Goodness "nose" you wouldn't want to lower the price of your home just because the scent is a little off.
- Aaron
(325) 650-3391
(325) 718-2302