How to Prepare to Show a Pet Occupied Home

Polk County Real Estate Podcast with Renee Butler

How should you prepare to show your home when you have pets? I’ll answer that for you today.

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If you’re selling your home and have pets, there are a few things you need to do to prepare for showings.

1. Make sure your pets are not home during showings. Go for a walk with them or give them to a family member or friend while showings are happening. If you’re at work, put them in a kennel or outside. You want to make sure any potential buyers won’t feel threatened or apprehensive due to allergies.
2. Remove any signs of pets in the home. Make sure the kitty litter is tucked away in a closet and toys are stowed away for the showing.
3. Make sure there are no offensive odors. A good, thorough cleaning should take care of any pet odors in your home. We actually work with a great company that leaves your home smelling fresh and clean. We’d be happy to get you in touch with them.

If you have any questions about selling a home with pets, or if you have any other real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!