Pets are beloved family members, but preparing a home for the market often requires a few extra steps to ensure buyers focus on the property itself.Start by addressing odors, which homeowners can
Don't Give Homebuyers the Ick
Dated: July 27 2025
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You’re used to living in your home, but homebuyers notice things you may overlook. What you don’t want is for a buyer to ever get the “ick” over something you could easily have fixed.
Icky odors: No matter how loveable your pet is, a homebuyer doesn’t want to step over stinky dog beds and slobbery toys. People smells are even worse, so put out fresh linens before showings. Empty bedroom closets of odiferous shoes, athletic equipment or unwashed laundry. Clean refrigerators and empty trash cans.
Icky grout/caulking: Worn grout and shrunken caulking lead to mildewy smells and blackish mold that can grow in the crevices. Take the time to strip, replace and seal surfaces that touch water.
Icky dark rooms: Rooms in older homes tend to have insufficient fixtures for lighting. Use brighter bulbs, leave all the lights on for showings, open the curtains and make sure windows are washed.
Icky problem fixes: Too many extension cords, space heaters, and fans make your home look dangerously out of date as well as unsightly.
Amy Glover Bryant
Amy Glover Bryant | Central Arkansas Real Estate AgentAmy Glover Bryant is a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arkansas Realty, serving Central Arkansas with 14 years of experienc....
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