We love our pets. Pets help make a house a home. Pet issues require special considerations when selling your home. Cats, for instance, are a common source of allergens. Some people react violently to them. Buyers sometimes refuse to view a home with cats inside. Pet smells can be offensive. Litter boxes, cat spray, dog urine, bird cages, or guinea pig smells can be a real turn off to a buyer who might otherwise love your home. Dogs and geese make huge muddy messes in yards and on porches. It takes little encouragement to arouse every rooster and dog in the neighborhood. Dog smells, even outside, can leave a lasting impression. An unfriendly 130 lb. canine “greeter” will distract any buyer. A friendly puppy who sits on your feet every step can monopolize the buyer’s attention. Here are a few tips that may help.I’m told urine smells in the carpeting can be neutralized by using a diluted solution of porta-potty deodorizer. There are also new commercial applications available at carpet stores. Keep outdoor animals confined to an area away from the house for a period of time before you put the house on the market. Give the lawn time to mend before showings begin. Buyers should be able to stroll leisurely to the door and around the yard without fear of stepping in something. They need to be able to look at the property not down at the ground. When possible, schedule showings when you can take Rover for a walk. If Miss Kitty must be in the house, inform the showing agent ahead of time. Clean pet bedding, litter boxes, and cages before every showing. When possible, remove pets from the home altogether. Even if the new owners move in with Arnold Ziffel, your property should smell as fresh as a maile lei and look as much as possible like Lisa Douglas’ house when potential buyers come to visit. Trust me, the extra effort that will pay big dividends.
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