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chicory
Raw Newbie
soo…... I understand prospective house buyers can be lured into a sale if the house smells of warm fresh baked cookies! well, I can’t eat cookies, and can’t use fragrance or candles because I have budgies, so how to replicate that intoxicating aroma? any good recipes? sometimes my dehydrated foods taste a lot better than they smell if you catch my drift
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If your goal is just to make the house smell like cookies then buy a small package of slice and bake cookies and put some dough in the dehydrator. It will run longer so the scent should last longer.
I hope you sell your place. :)
sadly, i can’t handle them.. a lot of time handling wheat products gives me a rash. At barnes and noble I have to stay minimum of 20 feet away from the cafe, or I get a histamine reaction
The cookies thing isn’t set in stone. My real estate agent told me to do bread before my open house. I know that buckwheat crackers smell like bread in the dehydrator.
Tomatoes in the dehydrator smell wonderful! I think the idea is to generate the scent of home and comfort. I’m not Italian but I still love the smell of tomato sauce simmering, hence the smell of tomatoes dehydrating. That might work for you?
I don’t think it has to be cookies, but any comforting home baked smell works well. Where do you live? This time of year in Northeast fall is hitting and apples/cider is a better smell to me personally than cookies are. Perhaps gently simmer some mulling spices, or an orange studded with cloves? Best of luck selling the house!
I agree with blueyz. A pan of water on the stove, low heat, with spices, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and some orange peel will smell wonderful
Forum Insight: A discussion on The Rawtarian forum offers a simple solution to make your home smell like freshly baked cookies without using fragrances or candles. One user suggests placing slice-and-bake cookie dough in a dehydrator, allowing the scent to permeate the house for an extended period.
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That’s such a clever idea, making a house smell like freshly baked cookies is one of the oldest and most effective tricks in home staging and real estate marketing. The scent instantly creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that helps potential buyers or tenants emotionally connect with the space. From a technical perspective, you don’t actually need to bake; using a cookie-scented candle, essential oil diffuser, or even a small bowl of vanilla extract warmed in the oven can replicate that comforting aroma without the mess. Consistent scenting across showings also reinforces positive first impressions and can subtly influence decision-making. If you’re preparing a property for rent or sale, combining sensory staging with professional rental management can make a powerful difference, ensuring your property not only looks great but also feels like home the moment someone walks in.