Should you hide any and all evidence of furry family members when listing your Silver Spring, MD home for sale?
Selling you home takes a lot of preparation, more so when you are a pet owner. It's best to remove all evidence, deep clean, deodorize, eliminate any evidence of puppy training and accidents, and repair visible damage. It's also a good idea to take down puppy gates. Nobody wants to climb over them or figure out the locking mechanism. These are non-negotiable and help make your home appealing to pet owners and non-owners alike.
When temporarily relocating your pet is not an option, then you should spend an extra few minutes in the morning collecting all toys and supplies in a basket and storing them out of sight. Do plan on doggie daycare for the first few days. Your pets should not be home during showings!
You should also remove food and water bowls when not in use unless you have a clever solution, or accessory, that could actually turn out to be a selling feature, like this built-in feeding station that I spotted on a recent home tour:
Given the pandemic puppy boom, chances are that many of today's home buyers are also pet parents who will appreciate dog friendly features. When done right (the emphasis is on right), it can tug on buyer's heartstrings (that's a good thing) and help sell your home. This dedicated feeding station was clean, charming and just a clever idea. It also looks easy to convert into regular shelving when not in use.
I loved it so much that I wanted to put an offer on the house. It was certainly a selling feature for me - and my buyer, too. It's now on my must-have list for my next home. My assistant Mr. Lennon very much agrees.
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