It’s true that many people love pets, however, your furry family members are a large part of the process of selling your home. Remember to consider how they fit into the equation and how evidence of their presence can affect potential home buyers and the sale of your property.
Here are 5 things to consider when you are prepping your pet friendly home for sale.
Allergies
Many people have allergies to pets. Buyers may have allergies themselves or may have a close loved one who is allergic. You need to ensure your home is free of all evidence of pets and pet dander to avoid having a potential buyer leave with watery eyes and a runny nose.
Odours
Even in the cleanest of homes, odors from pets linger around. During the selling process, vacuum often, keep your pets bathed regularly and shampoo the carpets in your home to chase away any lingering odors. When vacuuming, be thorough and wash your floors too.
Toys
Pet toys and cat trees are not ideal home décor. You don’t want to leave these items laying around as they can become a safety hazard if potential buyers trip on them. They are also unsightly.
Phobias
Some people have a serious fear of animals. A potential buyer may walk in, see evidence of pets and walk right back out without even giving your home the chance it deserves to be seen. Picking up a few toys, tidying up and putting some bowls away seems like a small to-do list to make your potential buyer feel comfortable.
Safety
Never leave your pets in the home during a showing. Keeping your fur family safe needs to be a top priority for you, at all times. Realtors and potential buyers can accidentally leave doors open potentially causing your pets to get lost or they could close a door and trap your pets in a room they shouldn’t be in creating a messy situation for you. Take care to protect your fur family from the showing process to the best of your ability while maximizing your potential to close a sale quickly with the tips listed above.
If you need support prepping your home for the showing process or packing for the move, the staff at Relocate Stress Free has experience working with pets of all types. Give us a call to get a quote today!