We all know that it’s O.K to do what you like inside your own home. But if you are considering selling your home in the near future, or you have it up for sale and can’t figure out what’s turning buyers away, it is like the smoke smell in your home.

You could be losing as much as 20-30% of the asking price you want because of this issue. That’s a lot of money.  More and more people are non-smokers or no longer smoke inside their own homes. Young couples with children don’t want their kids to inhale old cigarette smell.  There is as many as 70% of prospective home-buyers who will just walk right out of a home once the get a hint that there’s been a smoker in the house.

Now, it is your choice to smoke in your home if you like. But once you put your home up on the market, it becomes a commodity to you.  With any commodity, you want to get the most money you can. Think about a home that has a huge cat urine odor to it. You don’t want that smell to be there when you move it. Do you want to smell cat urine when you have dinner?  I don’t think so.

Now, it is your choice to smoke in your home if you like. But once you put your home up on the market, it becomes a commodity to you. You will likely have to do a complete painting, steam cleaning of carpets, and detoxification of all other surfaces. Don’t forget the fans, ducts and ceiling fans and light fixtures as well. If you can’t do this yourself, there are cleaning companies you could hire to do the rug cleaning and detoxing of your home and also painters that will paint up your home. If you’ve been smoking in your home, you will  likely need the wall painted anyway as they discolour. Wash  up the drapes, clean the blinds and don’t forget any bed linens.

Lastly, we want to see you get the most for your home, take the smoking outdoors for now. Consider any work you do to your home an investment. You will lose more than you will have to spend if you don’t.

We can help you get the most for your home, also give you a free market evaluation, . Call and book an appointment with Irene Bilinski today.