Realtors and home stagers have an adage “If I can smell it, I can't sell it.”
In truth the home can be sold but odors take a toll on the home's equity. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors smoking in a home can reduce that property's resale value by up to 29 percent.
When preparing to sell, people often concentrate on their home’s appearance, going to great lengths to make their property look its best. One important factor many sellers often overlook is making sure the home smells its best, too.
It may sound obvious but deodorizing your home is just as important as decluttering and staging. No matter how great a home looks, lingering odors can drive po...