Sellers: Selling Your Home With Pets

Dated: October 10 2023

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According to a recent realtor.com® survey, nearly 95 percent of pet-owning respondents said that their furry companion plays a role in selecting a home (DUH!) 🐶⁠⁠

⁠⁠So what does that mean for you as the seller? ⁠⁠

⁠⁠While people love their pets, they don't necessarily want to open your front door and immediately think: 5 DOGS LIVE HERE! ⁠⁠

⁠⁠You want to hide the evidence while at the same time painting the picture that your home is definitely pet-friendly (if that's the case).⁠⁠

⁠⁠You can do this by:⁠⁠

⁠⁠🐾 Highlighting walking trails or dog parks nearby⁠⁠

🐾 Highlight features in your listing description that are great for dogs such as a fenced-in backyard, a dog wash station in the garage, a built-in cubby for Finley to take his naps, etc.⁠⁠

🐾 You can even make it a point to designate a spot for pet storage for dishes, toys, leashes, etc. ⁠⁠

⁠⁠You want your home to say "Dogs are WELCOME" vs "Dogs LIVE HERE!" ⁠⁠

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Angelica Olmsted

Angelica’s path into real estate is rooted in a life full of diverse experiences and a deep appreciation for what “home” means. Growing up as an Air Force brat meant constant moves, and later, h....

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