Sell Your Home – 10 Pet Tips to Get Top Dollar

The decision has been made – Sell Your Home. If your house all includes Fido, Fluffy, Rover, here are 10 tips to prep and show your home in its best possible condition!

1. Eliminate smells and stains. Let’s face it, a house it smells like anything but fresh or has stains or warned carpet can be an instant turn-off to many buyers. Ensuring these items are taken care of before going on the market can go a long way to create A+ first impression.
2. Spruce up the yard and garden beds. Although this is not pet specific, some of our furry friends are notorious for digging in the yard or laying in the flowerbeds. A yard that is manicured and garden beds with fresh, living plants and a layer of new mulch can be one of the lowest dollar and highest return on investments many homes can benefit from.
3. Remove pet supplies from obvious areas. Your goal when listing is appealing to the largest number of buyers. We find that often times not having items like pet bowls, leashes, and beds in obvious sight means one less distraction for potential buyers as they walk through the home.
4. Repair pet damage to the home. Examples include scratched doors, door jams, and siding on the exterior.
5. Remove pets during showings. Barking dogs in kennels can be extremely distracting. Cute dogs and kennels can also be distracting and divert attention away from the focus of showing the features of your home.
6. Pick up the poop. Land mines on the way to the front door or as a potential buyer is viewing the backyard are never a fun surprise. Many cities boast pet waste removal companies that can help take this item off your plate!.
7. Tidy up at for showings. The age-old saying, “you only have one chance to make a good first impression!” definitely holds true when perspective homebuyers are walking through your home. Home that show the best are tidy, clean and smell fresh from the moment someone walks in.
8. Considered a pet-free home for the first few days on the market. A strategy that might make things easier for everyone is treating Fido to a weekend at the spa for the first couple of days your home is listed and being shown. We often see that when a home is priced right, the largest number of showings from serious buyers happens in the first few days on the market. This ensures your home stays show ready without having to tidy up between showings, and the inconvenience of leaving and coming multiple times.
9. Consult with your veterinarian. Pets often feed off of our emotions. If you have a pet with high anxiety or special needs, consulting with your veterinarian to explore strategies to manage special circumstances can minimize stress as much as possible can be helpful.
10. Depersonalize in your home. One of the goals during potential buyer showings is for them to envision living in the home. Being distracted by personal items, such as cute family portraits or pet memorabilia, does not help. We often recommend removing these items.

The bottom line is selling a home successfully and for top dollar involves a very few ingredients and includes your pets.

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