House Showings and Furry Friends Don't Mix!

Many realtors have shared stories of having their fingers or ankles nipped by furry creatures during a showing. We have opened the front door to the home we are showing only to have a purebred Persian kitten scoot toward the nearest busy street.

If you have pets and are going to put your house on the market, be sure to work out the showing arrangements carefully.  It is rare for pets to pose significant problems, but big dogs can be menacing. Buyers or agents may be allergic or even a little phobic about dogs or cats.

It is difficult to get a buyer excited about your home if he or she is sneezing continuously or unwilling to cross the threshold because your dog is barking away intruders. If your agent knows there might be a problem, they can arrange ahead of time for you to walk the dog, vacuum the cat dander or do whatever is necessary to make sure that the showing goes smoothly.

*Note for Realtors*  Making sure to approach the homeowner in a tactful way about concerns about their pets is very important.  Saying something like, "I really love pets and I can tell you do but I notice that when I show homes many people are more weary and on edge when they view a house with a pet inside it.  My suggestion is that we plan times to show your home when we know you will be available to either walk the animals, put them in the side yard, or find a temporary place for them to go.  By doing this your house is more likely to be a top choice in both pet lovers eyes and those who are not so comfortable around indoor pets." 

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