When it comes to unusual things you might disclose when selling a house, there are three possible responses from potential buyers. Some people won’t care; for others it will be a deal breaker; and a third group will think it’s cool. This is true for pink tile in the retro bathroom or the circa 1970s wet bar in the wood paneled basement. It’s also true for a house with a dark past or one with… dare we say it? Ghosts.

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If you’re a smoker trying to sell your home, or you’re selling a home for a family member who smokes, you likely have some work to do before putting the house on the market. The strong smell of cigarette smoke gets into walls and carpet. It turns buyers off and can even lower the value of the home. In order to sell for a decent price, it pays to learn how to get rid of the smell of tobacco. 

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Sometimes sellers need to get rid of a home quickly, and don’t have a lot of time—or a lot of money—to make it look great. It could be that they are in a time crunch to move into their next home, or they are selling a parent’s house. While big upgrades and repairs aren’t always necessary to attract buyers, a clean home is important. 

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