• A few hours before the viewing, open all windows to air out so that your house smells nice and fresh.

• Make sure a pet is “away from home” at the time of a viewing. Move them elsewhere in time. Remove all visible animal gear and enclosures. You are used to the smell and no longer smell it, potential buyers who do not have pets will smell it.

• Before going through the house with the vacuum cleaner, vacuum a little washing powder (not liquid detergent) into an empty vacuum cleaner bag: this gives a wonderful smell.

• Mop hard floors (tile, tile, laminate, parquet, etc.) with e.g. All-purpose eucalyptus cleaner for a fresh scent. Inspect doors, doorposts, handles and kitchen cabinets for (dirty) fingerprints.

• Should the refrigerator be opened, make sure no dominant fish or garlic smell comes out.

• Remember to empty and clean (food scraps) the dishwasher, should it be opened by viewers.

• Open curtains, blinds, net curtains and blinds as far as possible, awnings and shutters up. Light is space! And daylight is a favorite.

• In attics, work closets and other dark corners, turn on the lights ahead of time, it immediately enters pleasantly.

• Ensure a comfortable temperature throughout your home.

• Be sure to check the toilet: make sure the toilet smells clean (after cleaning, put a dash of toilet cleaner with eucalyptus scent in it) and put the seat down(!). Logical? Still, it is common to forget that in the rush. Also, if people are using your toilet during an open house day, check that the seat is back down).

• Is your coat rack overflowing, too? Fine… But not if you get a viewing! Remove the coats, all but 1, from the coat rack (it’s best to put them in your car in the back seat for a while).

• And of course the oh-so-famous freshly baked bread or apple pie smell is good.

• Finally, do you have beautiful flowers and fresh fruit on a platter?

You’re all set, so bring on those viewers!