Your pets are undoubtedly an important part of your life, but just because you love them doesn’t mean buyers will. When you’re putting your home on the market, it’s best to hide evidence that you have pets. Otherwise, you could risk turning off potential buyers.
When selling a home with pets, follow these tips:
- Find them a temporary home. When buyers will be walking through your home, try not to have your pets around. Even if they’re well-behaved, there’s no guarantee that the buyers will be pet-friendly people. Have your pets stay with a family member or friend during this time, or find a reliable kennel to board them at if possible.
- Get rid of stains and odors. If your pets will be at home while your house is on the market, take extra care to make sure any stains or odors are dealt with. Keep litter boxes in an out of the way place, and clean them every day. Remove carpet and floor stains, and replace the flooring if the stains won’t come out. Use enzyme cleaners to get rid of unpleasant pet odors, such as cat urine.
- Crate your pets. Put your pets in a crate or carrier during showings in order to keep them out of the way.
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