|
If you have a cat, get the litter box
out of there; put it outside as long as possible before someone
comes to view the property. Cat urine smell is a HUGE turn off to
most people. Make doubly certain that the area where the box has
been is cleaned up and thoroughly deodorized.
If the kids have pet rats, hamsters, snakes or mice etc. in their
rooms, get them out for now as they can smell and someone may be
scared of, for instance, snakes. Just explain to them it’s only for
a little while and they’ll soon have a nice room for the pets in
their new house.
So, please, take the animals somewhere else during showings.
SMOKING
If you or your family members smoke, you MUST do all that you can to
get the odor out of the house. Not only are people allergic to smoke
and the after effects, it makes the house undesirable to most
buyers.
Start by outlawing smoking inside, including the garage. If you want
to smoke, go outside away from the building so the smoke doesn’t
drift back in.
Getting rid of the residue is a complex and nasty task. Nicotine
attaches itself to all surfaces including furniture, clothes, walls,
books, and the attic and anywhere smoke might have penetrated.
Once the smoking ban is in place, you will need to have all surfaces
like drapes, comforters, bedspreads, blinds, walls, ceilings, light
fixtures, shelving, doors, cupboards, closets, couches and furniture
cleaned and deodorized. |
