Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. - James Cromwell
We are a nation of pet lovers. Strange isn’t it then when it comes to selling a home with pets, buyers seem to find animals a big no-no! We love animals at Fortess Homes. Between us we have cats and dogs, tropical fish and guinea pigs. A colleague keeps chickens. We even have our very own office puppy. However, when it comes to selling houses pets can also distract. They can put buyers off.
1. Cats
- Pop your cat out and make sure he can’t sneak back in via the cat flap.
- We don’t want buyers to find your furry friend curled up.
2. Dogs
- Hide your dog’s bed and tuck away the food bowls.
- Grab a lead and go off a long walk
- We don’t want a buyer to be scared
3. Rats, Reptiles and Snakes
- We’ve had viewers who are squirmish, then there are those who are intrigued. Either way we want them looking at your home, not your reptile collection.
- Ask a friend to look after them, or relocate them to the garage.
4. Fish
- Fish are peaceful and calming but if they are not looked after properly or the tank is not cleaned, this can put a potential buyer off
- Keep your tank nice and clean
- Make it into a positive feature.
- We love pets. However, when it comes to selling your home, they really are best out of the way.
- There is nothing worse than having to try and move the dog, pop out the cat or the smell of a used litter tray when trying to show off a client’s home for sale.
