In this series, we are talking about the biggest mistakes a seller can make when their home is being shown. Last time, we talked about  Four Reasons To Get Out Of Your House. This time, we are going to talk about pets. I know all pet owners think their pets are the most awesome pet ever, but not all buyers  ( or selling agents ) feel that way...

Pets and their messes are one of the things agents say are at the top of the offenses sellers make. The not-so-friendly dog and kitty encounter can cause the buyers to leave without ever
even looking at the house. Even the dogs in crates can cause a distraction since they may make noise the entire time the home is being shown. Even worse, is when the pet is loose and seems mean or likes to jump up on the visitors and bark...

Another of the problems with pets of course is the smell...A full litter box or paper left for a dog to use, is not very appealing when the buyers are looking at the home. Not only is the smell overwhelming for those that do not have pets, but it can be very unsightly as well.

There are also the "scary" pets like snakes, mice and spiders. A lot of people are afraid or turned off by such pets and end up remembering nothing about the house but how afraid or distracted they were...

Bottom line, when your home is for sale, take the pets out of the home while it is being shown. If possible, let them have a holiday at a relatives home or at least take them away during the showing time. It is safer for the pet and more comfortable for the buyer and their agent. After all, you want the buyer looking at your home and picturing themselves living there comfortably...

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