Skip to content

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
Arizona Real Estate Q&A Discussion Forum
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

69
Posts
15
Votes
Prachi Metha
  • Dublin, CA
15
Votes |
69
Posts

Buying a Property with Smoke Smell

Prachi Metha
  • Dublin, CA
Posted

I am looking into buying a property with smoke smell in it, what all things I need to be concerned about. I am  not local to property so I am concerned about cleaning work etc that we need to do. Any thoughts?

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

1,013
Posts
606
Votes
Brad Hammond
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Portland, OR
606
Votes |
1,013
Posts
Brad Hammond
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Portland, OR
Replied

Hi @Prachi Metha, depending on how bad the smoke smell is will depend on how much you need to do.  I would first start with opening all the windows for a few days to air it out, then scrub the walls.  If you are going to paint anyway, prime it with a Killz odor blocker primer first.  If it is still stinky, you may need to replace the carpeting.  Those are the main places that the smoke smell will cling to.  Hopefully, you need to do those upgrades anyway so you aren't spending more money than you need to.  

  • Brad Hammond

Loading replies...