Take Fido with you | Advice for Sellers

The mls listing said..."Courtesy call owner, caution pets".

Most of the time this isn't a problem, the owner takes the dog with them. Or maybe they have a cat that will run out the door if you leave it open. Pets are like members of the family and they are certainly a concern when your house is on the market.

But here's the thing.....you know there's always a thing right? If your dog barks when strangers come to your house even when you're there, don't leave Fido in a cage in the corner of the kitchen!! It's very distracting and not to mention cruel to the dog.


 It's very difficult to sell a house to a buyer when you can't hear them. The dog is barking and it's echoing off the hardwoods and 10ft ceilings and all the buyer wants to know is if the countertops are granite. The dog is growling at the buyer's children and now they're screaming. As you can imagine this does not make for happy buyers nor a good selling environment.

Sellers remember, when you're selling your home it's imperative to give the best first impression, which is usually the view from the curb. But don't let it stop there. Make sure the lights are on, the house is clean, and the dog is not distracting your potential buyers from all the great features your home has to offer.

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Steve Rider, CDPE Realtor with Keller Williams Lanier Partners in Braselton Georgia. Covering Barrow, Jackson, Gwinnett and Hall Counties in Northeast Georgia. If you're looking to purchase or sell a home in this area please contact me at 404 663 7063 or steverider1@gmail.com.