Agents that smoke have a hard time in realizing it does affect their performance. It is harder I think for the long term smokers to come to terms with the anti-smokers who are buyers and sellers. Way back when it seemed no one noticed as much but nowadays it is a different story. Interesting how the people reacted.
Agreed Tim! People are very aware of odors and cigarette smoke is a hard one to hide.
I suffer from migraines, and cigarette smoke is one of the causes. I can't stand walking into houses that smell of smoke. I take short breathes and hold it as long as I can. It hinders my concentration walking thru with the buyers. More times than not, the buyer turns to me and asks to leave.
Then, I also get annoyed when I'm showing and the buyer asks if he/she can smoke before going to the next house. If you can't go a couple of hours without smoking just so you can find a house, something's wrong. However, some are nice about it and they'll just take a couple of puffs and allow the wind to blow some of the lingering smell off them. Others get in my car as they're exhaling their last drag, and then I have to subtely crack a window...
There are agents in my office that smoke at the back door and the office just reaks when they open the door and a gust brings the smoke in... another reason I work from home. I don't think agents realize how much the smell is on their hands and clothes.
Hi Donna
No I do not think smokers are for the most part aware of the smell of the cigarettes on clothing, hair, and clothing. I have heard ex smokers complain of it and yet most smokers I talk to do not realize it. I guss it is tantamount to a drinker not realizing non drinkers can smell it a mile away.
Hi Christopher
OUTSTANDING! I will look into this product and get one as I have several houses in Florida and once left vacant they often take on a musty odor. Thank you so much for the recommendation!
Hi Allison,
We've seen this on more than one occassion. Either a listing we had with a Smoker or a listing we visited with a Buyer who made the comment - "ugh, somebody smokes". They equate that to having to rid the home of the smell if they want to buy it. That costs money and many buyers don't want to have to invest in deodorizing a home. It's an unfortunate situation to say the least. Thanks for another great post!
Hi Lisa!
Thanks for the comment. I would suggest to any buyer, sanitizing carpet. For sellers, they need to be aware of it more, change air filters, and at least make the effort not to smoke in the house. I have always wondered about buyers with severe allergy problems looking at resales since so many factors can contribute to allergies. It indeed makes the market a bit more challenging.
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