If you have a dog or cat, or any other pet, they are probably a very important member of your family. (My lovely collie, Georgie, kind of rules our house…. ) However, even though it’s sometimes difficult for pet lovers to imagine, there is in fact a large proportion of the population that just doesn’t like animals in the house. In fact, if they see any evidence of pets at all in the photos, they just won’t even book a viewing!
So what do you do with Rover and Moggy (or Georgie) when you have a viewing arranged?
You need to make sure you don’t alienate your viewers and put them off your home from the moment they step through the door, so get rid of all traces of your pets if you can. If your agent accompanies viewers, then take the dog out for a walk; if you conduct the viewings yourself, and the weather allows it, let your dog have a sleep in the car, or leave it with a neighbour.
Also, don’t forget to hide all pet paraphernalia: litter trays, pet food, dog beds, cat toys, etc. Close the cat flap, and ask a friend to look after the budgie and the tortoise.. and the snake…..
But you protest “I want to sell my home to a pet lover just like me!” I hear you, and even sympathise, but we’re talking about selling your home here for the most money possible! Don’t limit your market, instead if you appeal to everyone, you have the best possible chance of a successful sale. If you only want to sell to someone who has rabbits, rats and an iguana, you may be waiting a while….
Give your buyers the chance to fall in love with your house and your beloved pets will soon have a new home to move to.
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Great advice