Many of us have furry family members that we don’t know what we would do without. However, just because you are a pet lover, it doesn’t mean that everyone is. This is something to think about when you’re getting ready to sell your home. When you have pets, you need to be mindful that your home won’t appeal to as many buyers if they see your pets as they walk through the house. There are some things that homeowners should do if they have pets and are trying to sell their homes. Deb Maher Realtor is here to share some tips for those with pets that are trying to sell their homes.
Staging the Home with Pets
There is no doubt about it, when you stage your home, it will appeal to more buyers. Investing in some staging has proven time and time again to give you a high ROI. When you have pets, this can complicate things. You see, most buyers don’t want to think of the home that they are buying as the home of pets. It is ideal if you can hide any indication that the pets live in the home. It is essential that you hide any evidence of the pets in the marketing photos that will be posted in the listing. Here are some things you can do to boost your listing and properly stage your home:
– Clean the space thoroughly so that there isn’t any sign of animal hair and odor in the home
– Vacuum up all animal hair that could trigger allergies in those that are allergic as they walk through your home
– Remove any pet stains from flooring or furniture before you start showing the house
– Repair any damage caused by pets to the house or outdoor property
Tips for Showing a Home with Pets
Showing your house when you have pets can be somewhat tricky. You certainly need to make sure you have other accommodations for your pets while the home is being showed. If pet hair is a real issue with your animal, you may want to consider renting furniture that is free from pet hair for the showing. It also may make sense to have the carpets professionally cleaned to get rid of as much pet hair and dander as you possible can before showing the house. One area that many homeowners forget about is the outdoor portion of their property. If you haven’t cleaned up after your pet in the backyard for quite some time, it is important that you get that taken care of before you show your home as well.
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