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Smoking in a home will do a lot of damage two ways. The smell will become imbedded in the furniture, carpets and drapes. Smoke will discolor walls and furniture.
If the home has a forced air heating and air conditioning system, it will circulate the smoke through the home. Although you think you are confining it to one room, the smoke will be distributed throughout the home when the system is running. Over time the duct work will hold the odor.
Many buyers are turned off by homes that have been smoked in. They cannot stand the smell and also realize what work that is involved to remove it. If the buyer decides to submit an offer, don't be surprised if it is lower than you want.
To remove the smell, carpets, drapes and furniture need to be cleaned. No doubt the home will also require a paint job. Additional steps may be required using a cleaning product that will deodorize.
If you smoke in your home, the best thing to do is stop immediately. This will reduce the cost and amount of work required to remove the smell.
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