Aromatherapy and Your Home
Everyone knows that the smell of freshly baked cookies or apple pie can make a home instantly seem welcoming and inviting. That is because scent is a powerful trigger for emotions. As you prepare your home for sale, the following scents, used individually or in combination throughout your home, can help attract and maintain a potential buyer's interest.
Basil and Rosemary – These two scents used in the kitchen are invigorating and can help invoke memories of not only food, but of preparing food, and family gatherings. Tuck a few small pots of these in a sunny corner or on a window sill, keep them watered, and let the scent fill the air.
Jasmine – Jasmine is a not too heavy floral fragrance that attracts both men and women. It is light without being cloying, and helps to induce relaxation and good feelings. Spraying some jasmine based oil on an electric light bulb will give off an intriguing underscent that buyers will enjoy.
Orange and Citrus Scents – Citrus scents sharpen memory and helps perception. A bowl of fresh orange peel, cinnamon, and rose petals can make a pretty statement in a bedroom or bathroom.
Vanilla – Men are receptive to the smell of vanilla and to cinnamon. The key is to use it in a library, study, or even a bedroom .
Scent is a wonderful way to not only attract buyers, but keep them attracted to your home. Has with everything else, the scents you choose to use must be used lightly, refreshed periodically, and not overwhelm potential buyers or compete with each other. Do not use incense and cheaper varieties of candles where the scent may not be true or just plain overwhelming.
Careful use of scents can refresh your home and create a nice memory for a buyer long after the initial visual impression of your home has worn off.