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You love your pets and so does the rest of the neighborhood. However, when it
comes time to sell your home, you shouldn’t expect the same of those interested in
your property. While it is difficult for some homeowners to understand the negative
perceptions about pets held by some prospective buyers, you should try door.
Before showing your home, consider some of these steps to minimize the impact of
pets and potentially maximize interest from prospective buyers.
Before showing your home to buyers, you should try to remove all signs of your pets.
Start by putting away any food and water bowls, pet toys and litter boxes. If your
dogs use a doggie door to get in and out of your home, consider replacing or
sealing up the door. If you keep
photos of you and your pets on
display, pack the images away
when prospective buyers are in
your home. Lastly, if you have
any items that are too big to hide –
like cages or dog carriers – find a
discreet storage location in the
garage or outside the home.
.
comes time to sell your home, you shouldn’t expect the same of those interested in
your property. While it is difficult for some homeowners to understand the negative
perceptions about pets held by some prospective buyers, you should try door.
Before showing your home, consider some of these steps to minimize the impact of
pets and potentially maximize interest from prospective buyers.
Before showing your home to buyers, you should try to remove all signs of your pets.
Start by putting away any food and water bowls, pet toys and litter boxes. If your
dogs use a doggie door to get in and out of your home, consider replacing or
sealing up the door. If you keep
photos of you and your pets on
display, pack the images away
when prospective buyers are in
your home. Lastly, if you have
any items that are too big to hide –
like cages or dog carriers – find a
discreet storage location in the
garage or outside the home.
.
Selling a House with Pets
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to cleaning your home. If you have cats or dogs that roam freely in the home, start by vacuuming the entire
house. Next, as most pet-loving homes have a carpet stain or two, consider hiring a professional cleaner to get
rid of the offending spots
Try to remove traces of pet smell from your home. Avoid air fresheners (some of your guests may have
allergies) and try using a heavy-duty enzyme cleaner. When you are confident in your cleaning, ask a friend or
extended family member to inspect for stains and smells before showing the home.
Ideally, homeowners may want to try relocating their pets while their home is on the market. Rather than out. If
you can’t find anyone with the ability to watch your pets, you may need to consider using a nearby kennel.
While this might be incredibly difficult to do – for pet and pet owner alike – this step could go a long way
towards helping prospective buyers feel comfortable in your home. By keeping your pets out of your home
while it is on the market you will be able to minimize the impact they’ve had on the property and avoid any
mishaps with prospective buyers. However, if you can’t bear to part with your pets while your home is on the
market, you should still try to remove your furry friends during open houses and tours.
While there may be plenty of pet-friendly homebuyers that visit your open house, it is important not to offend
anyone who looks at your home. In fact, even some pet owners might be turned off by the presence of your
pets. After all, plenty of pet owners believe their own animals to be cleaner and better behaved than anyone
else’s. Hence, when it comes time to show your home to prospective homebuyers, you should try your best to
minimize your pets’ impact.
The staff at Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC writes select articles about important topics related to real estate. For more information about buying a home or selling your current property, visit ColdwellBanker.
com today.
house. Next, as most pet-loving homes have a carpet stain or two, consider hiring a professional cleaner to get
rid of the offending spots
Try to remove traces of pet smell from your home. Avoid air fresheners (some of your guests may have
allergies) and try using a heavy-duty enzyme cleaner. When you are confident in your cleaning, ask a friend or
extended family member to inspect for stains and smells before showing the home.
Ideally, homeowners may want to try relocating their pets while their home is on the market. Rather than out. If
you can’t find anyone with the ability to watch your pets, you may need to consider using a nearby kennel.
While this might be incredibly difficult to do – for pet and pet owner alike – this step could go a long way
towards helping prospective buyers feel comfortable in your home. By keeping your pets out of your home
while it is on the market you will be able to minimize the impact they’ve had on the property and avoid any
mishaps with prospective buyers. However, if you can’t bear to part with your pets while your home is on the
market, you should still try to remove your furry friends during open houses and tours.
While there may be plenty of pet-friendly homebuyers that visit your open house, it is important not to offend
anyone who looks at your home. In fact, even some pet owners might be turned off by the presence of your
pets. After all, plenty of pet owners believe their own animals to be cleaner and better behaved than anyone
else’s. Hence, when it comes time to show your home to prospective homebuyers, you should try your best to
minimize your pets’ impact.
The staff at Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC writes select articles about important topics related to real estate. For more information about buying a home or selling your current property, visit ColdwellBanker.
com today.
