Having people over your house , whether its for a casual get-together or a fancy dinner party, can be stress-inducing especially if you have anxious or perfectionist tendencies.

Perhaps youre someone who obsesses over every detail of your home needing to be pristine. Maybe you find it hard to enjoy hosting because youre preoccupied with what guests will think of your space. But theres no sense wasting time and energy agonizing over stuff that isnt going to be very meaningful or even noticeable to your guests.

Thats why we asked experts in all things homes and hosting to tell us what guests actually notice right away about your house and what theyre probably not really paying attention to at all. Heres what we learned:

1. The Scent

The smell of your home greets guests right as they walk in, said cleaning expert Becky Rapinchuk, the woman behind Clean Mama. And you want that first sensory impression to be a good one.

We dont always recognize the smell of our own homes so its important to open a window, turn on a diffuser or burn a candle if theres a smell to cover up, she told HuffPost. If your house has a pet smell, change litter boxes, wash pet bedding, and do a quick vacuum.

2. The Lighting

Good lighting helps create a welcoming ambiance in your home and your guests will take note, said Los Angeles interior designer Megan Hersch, founder of Studio MG Interiors .

This can be as easy as adding a few more table lamps around your spaces or increasing the wattage in some bulbs, Hersch, who is also the founder of the e-design firm roomLift , told HuffPost. But a dimly lit home is a turn-off. We all want to see each other and feel comfortable moving in and around the spaces in your home, so light it up.

The right lighting can turn an ordinary space into a magical setting, Las Vegas event planner Brooke Primm , the creator behind The Uncommon Hostess , told HuffPost.

Instead of relying solely on overhead lights, try incorporating different light sources if your gathering is during the evening, she said. If you are hosting during the day, make sure to draw all window coverings for a bright and inviting vibe.

3. The Clutter

When entertaining, guests will notice at a glance how tidy or untidy your space is. Straightening up common areas and keeping surfaces like your coffee table and kitchen counters free of clutter can help create a more relaxing atmosphere.

We all know this and even I have a hard time sticking to this mantra, but a clear space is a clear head and that is something your guests will also feel, Hersch said. Make space to put away what you need to and of course, only keep what brings you joy!

4. If The Kitchen And Bathroom Are Clean

You dont need to work yourself into a frenzy deep-cleaning every nook and cranny of your home before having people over. But a basic cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom will make a good impression.

If you know that your guests will be in the kitchen, take a couple minutes to wipe down counters and clean the fronts of appliances, Rapinchuk said. In the bathroom, wipe down counters, put out fresh towels and clean the toilet.