SELLING A HOME WITH PETS

If you have pets, this section is for you!

Let’s just get down to it, moving can be stressful for both you and your pet. Strangers in and out of your home is not something that they are used to, so plan ahead for their well being as well as for those viewing your home

If you own any pets, consider their personality.

Sometimes it will work just to take them out for a walk, and other times you may want to ask a friend to help you out. If they are accustomed to some type of pet daycare, that would work, too.

You will have a Realtor with prospective buyers entering your home, and for their buyers, a barking dog may not be dangerous, but it could distract them from taking a good look at your home.

Most homeowners require advance notice when showing their home, so you will still have time to plan. The amount of advance notice you need, is totally up to you.

Another way to handle this, is to go car riding with your pet, or have a neighbor on the ready to come over and remove your pet when you're not able to do so.

Secondly, make sure to disclose whether there have been cats or dogs living in the house, as some buyers may be highly allergic and therefore unable to see it.