Are you a pet owner? Do you consider yourself to be a proud pet owner? Now, would you call yourself a "pet-spoiler"? ... :)
If you want to know anything about me, you should know that "I Love My YORKIE!" My Yorkshire Terrier, Maxwell, has been a loyal companion to me since I was a little girl. Max could be sleeping like a baby, and if I get up for just a second, it's not too long before I hear the jingle of his tags trotting along side me. If I am watching TV, "good ol' trusty" is sitting on my lap or keeping a close watch from the top of the sofa,(his favorite spot). At bedtime he stays at the foot of the bed. If you come to visit, chances are Max is very close by!
Our dogs have too many toys and dog beds to count and more clothes than they will ever wear. Besides our Yorkie, we also have a chihuahua and a very plump tabby cat. As I am sure you can tell, our pampered pooches and chubby kitty are very well taken care of and very much loved!
The love and companionship of a pet is a sweet and irreplaceable gift! As we all know, some of our pets can leave behind other types of gifts. You should know that, IF YOU CAN SMELL IT, YOU CAN'T SELL IT!!
Pet Stains and Odors are not a good selling feature!
If you are looking to sell soon, and you are a petowner, with this type of problem, it is most adviseable to make the investment to RECARPET your home! Don't just shampoo that carpet!! As homestagers we look for these types of things when viewing your home. :) We'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog /cat, too! Shampooing may or may not get the pet stains out- it will only revive the pet odor that is hiding below.
We have found this to be the case on several occasions with homeowners who would prefer shampooing as opposed to replacing their carpet, (for the obvious price difference). Don't shoot yourself in the foot! Make the investment so that your home shows nicely. Lingering odors are a bad idea, even trying to conceal the smell with a lit candle doesn't always work!
The return on investing in recarpeting is amazing! When potential homebuyers come by to view your home, it will look and smell fresh! Neutral color carpeting is always a safe route, and a low to medium grade carpet would be sufficient. As potential buyers walk through on the new carpet, it will not only feel "cushy" but look pristine and well maintained! With fresh carpeting you will have your visitors at open house saying, ... "there is no place like home!"
Professional Home Staging Tips by:
Justine Pimentel
Empire Home Staging Solutions
(909) 694-9981
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