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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent (Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374)

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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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They are hiring you for your expertise, noticing issues in the home that they cannot may be part of what they expect.

May 15, 2016 10:54 AM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
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Yes, I certainly would as the buyer should be aware and there may be family or friends that would be sensitive to the issue when they visit the home.

May 15, 2016 10:33 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Oh absolutely I would disclose. So many people are allergice to smoke smells like this (I'm one of them), I would consider this a material fact. And smokey houses in my market have problems reselling... you need to not put your client into a position where they have problems down the line.

May 15, 2016 08:59 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - It is indeed important that we share all the known facts about the home - including the strong smell of cigarette smoking.

May 15, 2016 04:19 PM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Yes, I would definitely tell my client about the cigarette smoke smell, because if I couldn't smell it myself, I would want to know.  I'm not a smoker, so I would appreciate that comment Wanda Kubat-Nerdin!  I do know that 'smoke' can remain in drapes/curtains, carpeting, and leave yellow stains on a ceiling area if the person always smoked in one area of a room.  It would be obvious (though not to your client), and it's disclosure. 

May 15, 2016 03:51 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I tell all my clients upfront that I have no sense of smell!!  They sometimes look at me strangely but it is what it is

May 15, 2016 09:40 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If any of my five senses are activated within the course of my job, you will know about it to be sure. That's what I get paid for

May 15, 2016 11:42 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Light one up in front of them (while at that Listing).

May 15, 2016 08:32 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
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Absolutely...when in doubt, disclose. It could be an issue for friends, family members, guests, etc. And it could impact the value of the house and require costly measures to remove the odor.

 

May 15, 2016 01:51 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Yes it is a health hazard and if you are a good agent you say so. Someone else is going to notice.

May 15, 2016 12:29 PM
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Carol Williams
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I would definitely mention it.  It's going to affect market value and resale value if it's a smell that won't come out, like cig smoke.

May 15, 2016 10:22 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think it is important to mention it if the buyer cannot smell and then let the buyer decide if it is important to him.

May 15, 2016 09:58 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

If I knew he didn't have a sense of smell I would certainly mention it to him for his own healths sake as well as that of any of his family Wanda Kubat-Nerdin 

May 15, 2016 09:42 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I would let them know. They may have allergies as well and gives them a chance to see if painting, rug removal may be necessary.

May 15, 2016 09:42 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes I do. I feel it makes a difference as it takes quite a bit of work to get rid of it. Not just dusting the place out but full out warfare against the nicotine.

Many buyers also tell me they smell dog when it's just a vacant house smell.

May 15, 2016 11:46 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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You are required to disclose issues immediately to your principal once known regardless.

May 15, 2016 11:08 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

If you have to ask...disclose

If you notice a "red flag"...mention it

May 15, 2016 10:35 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes, I tell them - some people are very allergic to that type of smoke and yes it does make a difference.

Take it from an ex-smoker!

May 15, 2016 10:00 PM
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Grace Hanamoto
Intero Real Estate - Sunnyvale, CA
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Sure. If you notice it, others will as well--including his family or friends. But its not so much "if" you should mention it, but HOW, to mention it.  Specifically, in a way that let's your client know its there without discouraging him from the rest of the house.  Frankly, smells, temperature, cleanliness of the home are all "transitional" issues that will dissipate or disappear entirely when someone new is the owner of the home.

So definitely mention, but not feature this type of issue.

I only "feature" issues of important such as a house falling off the foundation, or long cracks in drywall, but minor issues attendant to the lifestyle of the current owner is not ever something I would highlight.

May 15, 2016 06:43 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I'm guessing that there has been a previous "smell" discussion so I'm thinking the issue must have been addressed beforehand.   Depending on my conversations with the client, I can't imagine it wouldn't be disclosed.   

May 15, 2016 05:08 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Wanda, 

I would.  A

May 15, 2016 01:28 PM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
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Bought several really nice leather office chairs at a great price, just found out they smell by someone blunt enough to tell me. As one who lacks the sense of smell, I'm so grateful for this information. Off to buy a strong leather cleaner tomorrow!

Absolutely disclose, especially if it is your client! Why not?

May 15, 2016 01:21 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
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I would, it may remove this listing from their list.  Do you have to disclose? Don't think so, but if you think it will matter I would tell them.

May 15, 2016 12:30 PM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes, I think it would be the thing to do since they hired you.

May 15, 2016 12:04 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes it is our duty to tell everything tonour client

May 15, 2016 11:12 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
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Of course I would tell them if they actually have no sense of smell

May 16, 2016 02:54 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I would disclose that.  It might not be something they would care about, but any guests certainly would!

May 16, 2016 04:08 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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I would tell them, better you then a friend of theirs

 

May 16, 2016 02:11 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

If they are smokers, they may not notice the smell, nor care, but it probably behooves  you to mention it at least, or ask them if they smell it.

May 16, 2016 01:44 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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it's the right thing to do..... disclose it..... 

May 16, 2016 01:24 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I would point it out. It could be a concern for friends and family.

May 15, 2016 11:56 PM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
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I would tell them what I smell;  it's up to them to decide if it is an issue.  (I would, of course, educate them on why it could be a potential issue). 

May 15, 2016 11:24 PM
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
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I have shown homes to buyers who as soon as they walk in the door and smell cigarette smoke have told me they don't need to see the rest of the home. I would definitely make mention of it. 

May 15, 2016 10:35 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Yes, absolutely I would tell them.

May 15, 2016 10:07 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

May 15, 2016 09:45 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. They need to be made aware of the issue.

May 15, 2016 09:30 PM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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They would know there was a smell immediately when my nose wrinkled up and I said, "ewww". 

I'd tell them - perhaps they have friends or family members who can't stand cigarette smells.

May 15, 2016 09:01 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes, if it smells like smoke, mold, etc, they need to know it's a clue to a potential problem.

May 15, 2016 09:00 PM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

They told you they have no sense of smell or the smoke is so so horrendous, the kind where you wish for a gas mask and they are not wincing or eyes watering like yours... so you figure it is obvious to any one that has a beak that works? Maybe they are a smoker and all seems well and good. Pets, fish cooking, body odor, just plain dirty or smoking, it is the condition of the place. One more element, so focus on the cracks in cellar walls, roofs that leak, buried fuel tanks you know about and hope you write up a purchase and sale agreement.

May 15, 2016 08:29 PM
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Sam Shueh
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I will ask if cigarette smell bothers the client. It can be sealed or washed with vinegar and baking soda.

May 15, 2016 01:14 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

That buyer is lucky they cannot smell that awful smell, but yes, would definitely let them know.  Their family and friends will be able to smell.

May 18, 2016 11:51 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, I would.

May 16, 2016 04:04 AM