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What’s that Smell Worth? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

The negative impacts on the marketability of residential properties caused by odors from pet dander, feces, and urine can be significant factors in the price a buyer is willing to pay. My client never got past the foyer, cancelled the assignment, and denied the loan. For example: I had an assignment to appraise a 3,500 sq.