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Pets Problem?

It may not be to your liking but pets distract in many different ways.

  • Pets smell. You may not realize this because you’ve grown accustomed to it.
  • Some buyers are allergic to the saliva, hair, and urine from pets. It’s a health issue and you can’t blame the buyers for walking out the door.
  • Some buyers are afraid of pets. The thought of catching fleas is terrifying for some people. You should never let aggressive pets anywhere near your buyers. Small children can get bitten because they assume all pets are friendly.
  • Pets sometimes get noisy (like barking or meowing) and this distracts the showing.
  • The buyers may feel uncomfortable when a pet rubs, sniffs, or jumps on them. Even when buyers end up liking your pet they may miss out on the wonderful features of your house.

The best option is to find someone to pet-sit them during a showing. Otherwise, keep them in a kennel and let the buyers know you have pets. Keep your fingers crossed that the buyers won’t mind.

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Start packing. Sooner or later you're going to move so why not get a head start. It's the best way to declutter your house. Pack now and you’ll have that much less to do later when you move. Make sure you label the boxes so you know where they should go in your new house.
Bathrooms: replace chipped or cracked mirrors. Large hardware stores usually carry a good selection of mirrors you can choose from.
Garage: sweep the floor clean. Clean oil stains with a degreaser if necessary. Consider a fresh coat of sealer if it’s badly stained or the old paint is peeling off.
Home Office: consider modernizing your office while showing its spaciousness i.e. invest in a thin LCD screen and an all-in-one scanner/printer. They free up a lot of space. Minimally, you should pack computer accessories that you rarely use.
Showing: download the daily to-do list from our website.
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