Those
Pets
Loving your pets and selling your home.
By Lisa Hannah-Leff
I have dogs and cats, so trust me — I know how easy it is for a home to develop “pet smell” without us even noticing. While your house is on the market, a few small habits make a big difference.
Wash pet beds, throws, and food mats every couple of days to keep things smelling fresh.
If you have a litter box, scoop it daily and change the litter more often than usual.
Once your house goes under contract, you can ease up on the routine — but during showings, fresh matters.
And whatever you do, please don’t try to cover pet smells with air fresheners, scented candles, or plug-ins. Buyers are more sensitive to this than you might think — and the first thing they assume when they smell air freshener is that something is being hidden. It’s actually one of the top complaints I hear from buyers.
Keep it simple: clean often, ventilate well, and let your house smell like home, not like a perfume aisle.
Lisa