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- 1. How to ShowYour Home if You Have a Pet
- 2. Selling a homewith a pet in residence can be a difficult undertaking. Many home buyers - even those with pets of their own at home - can be put off by yours.
- 3. Pets Can MakeVisitors Nervous No one thinks of their own pet as scary. But even the mildest mannered cat or dog (not to mention snakes or mice!) can make a visitor nervous. Perhaps the most common response from a home seller about the “threat” posed by their pet is denial: “Buffy is a sweetheart. She won’t hurt anyone.”
- 4. But no ownercan be certain of how a pet will respond when strangers enter the home in their absence. An unexpected reaction could frighten potential buyers away before they've even looked at your home.
- 5. Ask Friends forHelp The safest course of action is to remove a pet from the home while it is listed for sale. Ask friends or family members to care for the pet, or board it at a nearby facility. If this is not possible, put your pet into a carrier during showings and alert visitors not to disturb it.
- 6. Remove Stains andOdors Buyers also frequently take issue with a pet's impact on the cleanliness and condition of the home. Pet stains, odors and damage are a big turn-off and can significantly decrease your home’s value in the market.
- 7. Use the Professionals Tohelp your home bring the highest possible price, remove stains and repair any damage your pet may have caused. Consider having your home professionally cleaned, and have a friend verify that your home doesn’t have an objectionable odor. Store pet accessories out of sight. The goal: to create a positive first impression with potential buyers.
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