This is not some religious right or left or whatever rant. Is there a religious left? Oh well...
Satan is a dog - a real dog. And he will lead you to pray!
I was showing properties some time ago and the showing instructions were simple. The owners are moving. There is a pit bull named Satan still in the house but he is in a crate.
Pulled up, looked inside as the window treatments were already removed and, sure enough, Satan was running loose! We did not show this property.
On another occasion the showing instructions were "vacant, on an electronic lock box." Then the agent added "there are two pit bulls but they should be in their crate." I was young(er), (more) energetic, and not as smart.
Rang he doorbell, entered cautiously while yelling my usual "Realtor!" Relief - no dogs anywhere. As I went around the corner I heard a frightening sound - yep, barking - aggressive sounding barking! They were in the crate and sleeping until I disturbed their tranquility.
I have had a couple of other near misses with pets. I have found there are two entities that you must work around when selling a property. Entities that can present a problem -
- pets and tenants -Neither is bad. However, each requires special handling!
As a seller, you need to maximize your showings and make the absolute best impression possible. Having someone remember your home as the one with the dog is not the way!
Gary Waters, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida, If you are considering , please give me a call! Read my other blog here.
[The doggie to the left is Diesel...my son's Boston Terrier. He is dangerous - may lick you to death!]
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