Not everyone wants a pet in their home. That being said 66% of American households own a pet. In light of that statistic in can be hard for a family with allergy/sensitivity issues to find a home that won't leave them sneezing.
Many people have animal allergies, especially people who have other allergies or asthma. Allergies to cats and dogs affect 10 to 20% of the world's population.
So what can a home Seller do that has/had pets in their home. The "has" pets in the home would be the most difficult, especially if you have children in the home that would miss the pet(s) if they were removed.
The BEST case scenario, and the least likely, is finding a friend or relative who will take the pet(s) in to their while your home is listed. The best thing you can do while keeping the pets in the home is to keep your pet(s) well groomed to minimize the shedding and to have the carpets and bare floors professionally cleaned. After a through cleaning vacuum daily.
I realize this is a lot of work for the few buyers who have allergy problems but even those who do not have allergies will appreciate the look, smell, and feel of a clean house. Your home will sell faster if there are no pet odors or corners of the floor with pet hair.
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