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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Good smells sells.

Dec 02, 2016 11:15 PM
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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

I dont think it has an effect

Dec 03, 2016 02:18 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  It's a pleasant odor.   Don't know if it would help the sale or not.

Dec 03, 2016 02:05 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Has nothing to do with it.

Dec 02, 2016 08:16 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not that I kow of...some people do not like the smell

Dec 02, 2016 05:51 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I doubt it makes any more difference than baking cookies.

Dec 02, 2016 04:35 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Depends on the person. If they are allergic, or don't celebrate Christmas it might have no impact or a negative one. Better this smell than some others I can think of (and have smelled at showings!)

Dec 02, 2016 04:26 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Depends if the buyer is allergic. If so, then no!

Dec 02, 2016 03:20 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

As Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, CRS wrote. Good smells revive pleasant thoughts and relax clients

Dec 03, 2016 05:59 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

A home smelling good always helps the sale of the home. 

Dec 03, 2016 05:31 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

It depends

Dec 03, 2016 04:45 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I doubt it... how long does that smell last in any event? Not so long in my experience.

Dec 03, 2016 04:38 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no

Dec 03, 2016 04:19 AM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Love Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, CRS 's short and sweet response "Good smells sell"!

Dec 03, 2016 03:52 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Only if the buyers like the smell of Christmas trees.

When my sons were young, one of them developed an allergy to the Christmas tree - it wouldn't have been good for him if we were looking for houses and went into a house with a real tree - automatic hives!

Dec 03, 2016 03:44 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Possibly, could be positive or negative.

Dec 02, 2016 08:22 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I think fresh bakes goods will appeal to more buyers!

Dec 02, 2016 04:31 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

It might make a difference to some buyers, but not all of them. 

Dec 02, 2016 03:51 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
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To be honest, not a fan of having a home on the market and having it include a large tree whether live or not. I know, tis the season, but it also makes the room look much smaller.

Dec 03, 2016 04:53 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Aromas that trigger found memory will trigger the emotional urge to recreate that experience, the desire to make an offer. That will be followed by REASON that ultimately culminates is the go/no go sale.

There is a LOGICAL process that drives the sale, although it may begin with a emotional journey.

Dec 03, 2016 04:52 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

anything that alerts any of the "senses" works well any time of the year...

Dec 03, 2016 03:08 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Peak - indeed, it should. What do you think?

Dec 02, 2016 10:34 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Lights, decorations done in good taste and the smell of a Christmas tree could make a difference. 

Dec 02, 2016 08:11 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It may. I know I sure like the smell of evergreens and cinnamon.

Dec 02, 2016 08:07 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Depends on the buyer.

Dec 02, 2016 07:13 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It won't hurt it

Dec 02, 2016 05:22 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

It may or who knows it may turn someone off.

Dec 02, 2016 04:16 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

It could, they smell so good! 

Dec 05, 2016 04:34 PM
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Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

It can't hurt, good smell are inticing! Happy Holidays!

Dec 04, 2016 01:52 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I would be running out of the house, I'm allergic and used to get sick every year until I found out why.

Dec 03, 2016 07:42 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Are we grasping at straws here? Smells are nice; the HOME should sell itself.

Dec 03, 2016 06:45 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I think the scent of cinnamon does it for most buyers...

Dec 03, 2016 04:26 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I think there's a lot about this holiday season that helps sell homes because it evokes a lot of emotion.  

Last Christmas, when I had a vacant listing, I did some white lights on the banisters and put a pine mantel display above the fireplace.  It was under contract in two weeks.

Dec 03, 2016 11:08 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't think it has anything to do with sales.

Dec 03, 2016 10:03 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I think it does for most people.

Dec 03, 2016 09:47 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends on the buyer.  The house.  The price.  The market.    

Dec 03, 2016 08:31 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I smells of Christmas. Does baking chocolate chip cookies during an open house contribute to the sale of the house.  I really don't thinks so. It just makes the house smell like cookies. 

Dec 03, 2016 08:00 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Not to me, nor to my clients, as everyone doesn't celebrate Christmas John Peak.  Though that being said, the real trees do smell great! 

Dec 03, 2016 07:58 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

It is definetly a factor. NOTE: on some trees, pinch the little bubbles on the bark and sap with an arresting aroma fills the air and has staying power

Dec 03, 2016 06:49 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not in my opinion!

Dec 03, 2016 06:41 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Always want to be real than fake

Dec 03, 2016 06:25 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John Peak Only if they want to buy the Christmas tree.

Dec 03, 2016 06:23 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Not if you're Jewish!

Dec 03, 2016 05:13 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Probably.  The sense of smell has a way of choosing The One!

Dec 02, 2016 05:49 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It gives sellers second thoughts...

Dec 02, 2016 04:18 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

The aroma is a positive experience for many.

Dec 02, 2016 04:11 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
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That or fresh baked cookies!  Although some do have allergies to live trees so, that can pose problems for home shoppers!

Dec 02, 2016 03:08 PM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I'm going to say yes. The house should smell good & evergreen is pleasing this time of year.

Dec 02, 2016 02:55 PM