Kitchen Creations: 4 Recipes That Sell Homes

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Hayden Walker
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Homeowners are always looking for out-of-the-box ways to market their homes and appeal to as many potential buyers as possible. Your house and yard are ultimately going to be what interests buyers, but specific actions you take may also have more of an impact than you think. If you cook some of the following foods before showing potential buyers around your house, you may enjoy a faster and more stress-free sales process. 

Baked Bread

You won’t need to bake a loaf of bread to convince professional buyers like Four 19 Properties Houston to purchase your property. They take homes on their own merit and provide fast cash offers. However, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a loaf of bread cooking in the oven when potential buyers arrive. The smell of the bread can make your home feel warm, homely, and calming. Buyers may even start imagining themselves preparing their own bread in the same kitchen. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies

It doesn’t get much better than walking into a house and having the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafting into your nostrils. If you’re trying to make potential buyers feel at home in your house, you can certainly prepare a batch or two of cookies.

Aim to have them freshly baked and cooling down on your counter when the first visitors arrive. You might then be able to sweeten the deal by offering them some to eat. They sure make a nice change from store-bought varieties!

Simmer Potpourri

While you won’t have anything delicious to eat after preparing simmer potpourri, it’s an excellent recipe when your goal is to make your house smell nice for an extended period. This recipe will require you to have: 

  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1T whole cloves
  • 1T whole allspice
  • 4C of water

Once you have all the ingredients, you can put them all in a pot and bring them to a boil. You can then reduce the heat to low before letting it simmer. You can leave the concoction simmering several hours before your open house. However, don’t forget to keep an eye on the pot and add more water if needed.  

Mulled Apple Cider

Selling a house in winter can sometimes be challenging. Buyers can see all your property’s flaws, including how cold the house can get and how wet or dark the property can become. However, if you have a pot of mulled apple cider on the stove, your home may feel far more cozy and welcoming than you thought possible. Creating mulled apple cider is also straightforward with a few basic pantry staples: 

  • Apple cider
  • Oranges
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Whole cloves
  • Whole allspice

You can combine all the ingredients in a pot and simmer them over medium heat. Turn the cider down to low heat and let it simmer for half an hour to let the spices infuse. You can then enjoy it hot or let it sit in a pot so the aroma can emanate around your home! 

You don’t always need to rely on baking and cooking to sell your house, but beautiful aromas certainly can’t hurt. Prospective purchasers may see your home as warmer and more welcoming if there’s a delicious loaf of bread or a batch of cookies sitting on the kitchen counter. 

Hayden Walker

Hayden Walker is the Editor in Chief and Director of Operations for Austin Food Magazine

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