HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME WHEN YOU HAVE PETS


Valuation Request

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.