Look for burn marks on floor coverings, window sills, fireplace mantle and bathroom vanity.To reduce the smoke smell, wipe down the entire apartment with a vinegar wash and set pans of white vinegar around the place.

I've never had to do this but after a thorough cleaning I've heard painting the slab with Kilz or a similar high quality primer will cover pet odors. also vinegar is cheap and is a natural deodorant.  

I had to cut out the bottom 2 to 4 feet of drywall on one to finally get rid of the smell and treat the cement floors like crazy with white vinegar.

I was young and full of, let's say, vim and vinegar and decided to take it up with a lawyer.Now, I'm not sure he was a very good lawyer but he did give me some worthwhile advice and suggested I just look at it as a lesson in life.

My wife uses cups of vinegar to pull odors out of the air. 

Apply vinegar solution, blot. 4.

Val you do not have to be a REALTOR to hold a broker or agent license.At least not in my state.A REALTOR is belonging to NAR and paying yearly dues and subscribing to their code of ethics.Just because a broker/agent does not belong to NAR doesn't mean they do not have Ethics.As far as it being a short sale that is another correction.Most asset managers on a short sale if you are double ending they try to cut you to 4% and you end up at 5%.If I get 5% but you want me to give you 2% back I am representing you for FREE.There are people out there who think brokers/agents are not worth what they get paid.I don't give those people the time of day.The reason is I have a network of clients that pay me great money, a lot of money to reach their goals.I don't work with people who will fight me every step of the way.If you are landing a great deal you shouldn't care what the broker/agent makes period.I have brokers/agents that are buyers that tell me on my commercial deals to keep ALL the commission.They are getting such a great deal they want to be at the top of my list when I get more apartment buildings,retail,etc.They see the bigger picture.If you treat a broker/agent right they will feed you the great deals.I want someone who is not a hassle,pleasant to do business with,and keeps their word and follows through and closes the deal.Negotiations are tough but can be completed in a professional manner.Investors don't have to be nasty to get a deal done.I work with many investors who drive hard bargains but are very professional through the whole process.They are fair but tough and easy to work with.My father who has passed away showed me how you "get more with honey than you do with vinegar".Of course there is a time to not be nice but not upfront.I tell people do not EVER mistake my kindness for weakness or you will be in for a surprise.I have over 1,000 investors in my database looking for deals calling me saying "do you have anymore commercial property??".

Almost forgot.Soak the showerhead in vinegar overnight as well.

A team of two ladies (full of piss and vinegar), ready to take on the challenges of our development. 

$950.00 New Light $175.00 New mirror, approx. 28x42 $150.00 Scrub tub, surround, remove and soak faucet and handles in vinegar, re-caulk tub