Tips for Selling Your Home When You Have Pets

Published On: February 26, 2016|Categories: Blog, How-To, Selling, Staging Your Home to Sell|

Selling Your Home With Pets Tampa Bay Homes For Sale

If you’re a pet owner, you may be wondering how that will affect your chances to sell your home quickly and for a good price. With a bit of effort, you can ensure your beloved family pet has the least possible impact on your home showings and sale.

Staging Matters When You Have Pets

When staging your home, it’s often best to lessen the visual impact of your pets’ presence, particularly in the main living areas. Begin by repairing any pet damage, such as scratches, chew marks or stains.

Containing pet toys to a decorative, covered basket is probably wise. You might also consider having carpets professionally cleaned to help quell any stale pet odors. It’s important not to underestimate the impact of a fresh, clean smelling home when it comes to impressing a potential homebuyer.

Showing a Home With Pets

It’s usually best to take your furry friends with you when you leave the home for a showing. It can also be a good idea to store pet bedding, cat scratching posts and other pet-specific furnishings outside the main living areas. Storing these items fully out of sight is ideal, although moving them into a garage, laundry room or basement may also help lessen the impact of your pets’ presence in the home.

Taking Care of Your Pets During Staging and Showings

Having your house on the market is often hard on the family pets. The staging process may mean that their usual hangouts are no longer available or have been moved. Your home will have strange new smells when you return after a showing. You might consider offering extra love and a new toy or favorite treat during this stressful time.

Are You Selling a Home in Tampa Bay?

Whether or not you have pets, we’d love to help you sell your home in Tampa Bay.

Call us at 727-584-8480 or 813-961-6000. If it’s easier for you, get in touch with us online. We’d love to help you sell your home quickly and at the right price.