One thing you need to understand is that many people love pets. If you have a cute little puppy, a gracious kitty or even a collection of pet insects - other people have the same interests in common. HOWEVER, the majority of buyers will not relate to your particular pet situation.
When you are thinking of pets in relation to your upcoming home sale - think about eliminating or drastically minimizing evidence of your pet during showings. The goal of preparing your home for sale is to make it appealing to the widest variety of people possible. The more people you can put in a positive state of mind about your home, the larger selection you have to find that buyer who will pay everything your home is worth.
Naturally, circumstances happen and it is not always possible to make the needed adjustments. It could be an aging dog who needs special attention or a bird that doesn't tend to fly back to your home if you let it out loose ;). Please understand - my advice here is to do the best you can. Listing and selling your home can be an inconvenience, don't let it rule your life. On that same train of thought, the more appealing you make the home the faster things are likely to happen and the sooner you won't have to deal with the inconvenience.
One thing is for certain, do not allow showings at your home with pets on the loose. With certain pets (cats in particular) you may be able to get away with this depending on the pet's temperament. Don't make it a habit, make it the exception. A dog on the loose is bad news - if you can't have a dog removed or put in a kennel during showings, delay the showing until proper accommodations can be provided to your pet.
If you have any specific questions about the logistics of arranging showings around your pet, please feel free to contact me. A personal call will allow me to tailor my advice to your particular situation.
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