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Should people still smoke inside a Home?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

How I LOVE Bank Owned Homes, you never know what you are going to get when you open that front door. Let me introduce you to my new Manchester NH area Bank Owned Listing. The picture featured is from the master bedroom where a small table doubled as an ash tray.

 

The smell of stall smoke permeates through every wall. Stuck in the carpets and flowing through out the home.

 

 

As bids go out to get the home trashed out. The appraiser works his magic to put a price on it. Contractor's on my "cash buyer list" are already coming through ready to make their highest and best cash offer. Soon the sounds of hammers, nail guns and saws will wipe away the stench. Bringing back to life this house where a young family can make the completely redone house, their home.

 

 

I leave you with my MOST IMPORTANT message is to share with every consumer that my philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other.

 

To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .

 

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 32 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties. 

 

    

I leave you with my MOST IMPORTANT message is to share with every consumer that my philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other.

 

To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .

 

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 32 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties. 

 

    

Comments(18)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No, no, no and no, Scott! Don't smoke inside a house. Don't smoke outside a house. Don't smoke at all!

Aug 22, 2019 05:05 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Over the years, some of the worst homes I have shown have been permeated with smoke.  I agree with Nina Hollander . . ."Don't smoke inside a house. Don't smoke outside a house. Don't smoke at all!"

Aug 22, 2019 05:30 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Scott. Luckily this is an "as is" foreclosure and the pros will know what to do. Not so in some resales! Enjoy your day!

Aug 22, 2019 05:37 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Scott, 

I have never smoked and live in a smoke-free environment and I won't be around smokers. I would have to have a serious talk with a seller who smoked in their home. As we know, it devalues their property and they need to know that. Not sure I would even take the listing without a remediation effort.

Aug 22, 2019 06:58 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Scott - obviously, your post title is purely rhetorical.  Hopefully, your message will be heard loud and clear. 

Aug 22, 2019 09:09 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I can't stand smoke smells and that's true with most people these days.  As for getting a deal on a BO property.....all good with that.

Aug 22, 2019 10:53 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I can smell that smoke through the computer Scott...The answer of course is NEVER!

Aug 23, 2019 12:02 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Scott.

When I smoked I never really knew how bad I smelled.  Now, I can see why people don't care for it.  I know I don't.

Aug 23, 2019 12:45 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

A great answer Nina Hollander 

Aug 23, 2019 05:33 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The white where pictures were surrounded by yellow brown ever where else tell the story Myrl Jeffcoat 

Aug 23, 2019 05:34 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thanks, Scott... my mother died of lung cancer after smoking for at least 55 years... I'm very anti-smoking!

Aug 23, 2019 05:34 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good point Wayne Martin as bank owned homes will be priced accordingly, on an owner occupied homes sellers are shocked how much value is lost because they smoked for years and maybe decades in their home

Aug 23, 2019 05:35 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I just went to list a home and the sellers were smoking, they were smoking as we met and i was coughing up a storm, we went outside to finish talking, then i went home and had to shower and change clothes. 

Aug 23, 2019 05:38 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That it is Michael Jacobs and har dto believe it still happens today. Especially with kids in the house like this one had

Aug 23, 2019 05:39 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I just redid one Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 and the price was extremely low, that is why i took it on, but it was a chore that made me think teh same, low price or not, it is a lot of work to get the smoke smell out, and costly

Aug 23, 2019 05:40 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It was horrible to walk through Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 

Aug 23, 2019 05:40 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is true those who smoke cant smell it, but once they quit, they have a greater sense James Dray . Congrats on quitting

Aug 23, 2019 05:41 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Scott- I walked into a home once and the smoke and pet odors were so bad my eyes burned. 

Aug 23, 2019 01:49 PM