What to do with Your Pet During Your Showing
As loveable as our four legged friends are… it’s best to get them, and any trace of them, out of the house for showings and open houses when selling your home. Visible personal items, such as animals, can take-away the buyer's ability to visualize the space being their own. It can be distracting for the buyer to have a cat rubbing against its legs, or a puppy jumping on them when trying to tour the home. Also, many buyers may be deferred by animal scent, hair, dander, and damage around the home. Ready Your Home Before you begin having in-person tours, make note of any pet-related repairs your house needs. This includes fixing anything visibly scratched or chewed on. The last thing you want is your buyer to notice the pet damage in your home more than its selling attributes. If your pets have had any accidents on any carpets in the home, it’s smart to have them professionally cleaned. The urine can sink deep into carpets and leave a scent that you may have become nose-blind to. Do your best to remove stains rather than cover them. If a buyer realizes you are trying to hide pet stains, they may assume you are hiding other things wrong with your home. Remove litter boxes, pet bowls, toys, dog beds, scratching posts, and other pet accessories from sight. This goes for other animals, too. If you have reptiles, birds, rabbits or any other type of animal- it’s best to make it appear as if they were never living in the home. Ready Your YardConsider making repairs to your yards, too. This is especially important if your dog likes to dig holes in your yard, or runs along the fence wearing it down. Make sure the landscaping is pristine when buyer’s attend your showings as it is the first thing they will see, and you don’t get a second chance as a first impression. The Day of Your ShowingIf you and your pet are living in your home while hosting showings, you’ll need a room-by-room plan to quickly remove all traces of your pet before each tour. Here are some helpful strategies: Vacuum twice a day to reduce pet dander (which can affect people with pet allergies). Showings may occur abruptly, so you want to make sure your home is relatively clean at all times. Spot vacuum when needed immediately before buyers arrive. Use scent diffusers and sprays to best reduce the smell of animals. Lint roll or vacuum all fabric furniture, and wipe all countertops and tables to remove pet hair. Keep your pet accessories organized and in one place for quick removal. For example, keep your pet toys all in a basket you can grab on your way out. This way you can drop the pet bowl, leash, etc. in the same basket. Cages work great to store all pet items, too. Plan ahead for your pet care during the showings. Options include dropping your animal at a pet hotel, arranging family or friends to temporarily watch your animal, or plan where you can go with your pet during the time of the showing. If you have a dog, taking them on a long walk and putting their cage and accessories in your car is an easy option. If you have caged animals that cannot be removed (like large fish aquariums) make sure the cage and/or tank is clean and free of any off-putting smells.
7 Steps to Prepare Your Home to Sell in Spring
We know selling a home can be a stressful task, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Before you do anything, you’ll want to meet with a savvy, reputable real estate agent to create your timeline and action plan for putting your house on the market. Selling a home requires more than putting a sign in the yard. Follow these steps to position yourself (and your home!) for a quick, profitable sale! 1. MEET WITH A REALTOR®We’ll create your strategic timeline and price, then begin our pre-marketing process. 2. CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTERWe don’t expect your home to be clutter-free when we first meet with you! If you need professional assistance de-cluttering, our network of preferred vendors can help.3. WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL HOME STAGERWe provide a FREE staging consultation with one of our certified home stagers to help make your home the best on the block! 4. MAKE NEEDED UPDATES + IMPROVEMENTSWe’ll help determine which updates should be made to appeal to today’s buyers and yield the best return on your investment. // Ask how you can defer payment on home repairs with our Home Enhancement Listing Program!* 5. BOOST CURB APPEALOur stagers will provide tips and suggestions in your customized staging report.6. HAVE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS TAKEN We provide FREE professional photography to help make your listing shine!7. PREP FOR SHOWINGSWe provide a convenient checklist with tips and reminders to help you prepare for showings and open houses.
Top 10 Things to Know When Choosing A Realtor
IT MATTERS WHO YOU WORK WITH.FOR US, REAL ESTATE IS ABOUT PEOPLE. NOT TRANSACTIONS. Choosing a Realtor can be a lot like dating. You need to find someone who is passionate, trustworthy, and best suits what you are looking for. Look below for the top 10 most important things to know when choosing a realtor. INTEGRITY | Is this person honest, ethical, and respected in the community and industry? KNOWLEDGE | Does this person have the ability to guide me through this entire process? RESULTS | Does this person have a proven track record to give me confidence in achieving my results? TRUST | Do I trust this person to genuinely represent me and my best interests? GOOGLE | When I Google this person, what do I find? TEAM | Does this person have a whole team of specialized professionals working together to serve me? EXPERIENCE | Is this person a seasoned real estate expert? PASSIONATE | Is this person’s passion for this industry evident? SERVICES | Does this person provide state-of-the-art staging, photography, client care, and marketing? LOCAL | Is this person truly familiar with my market? Our team sells a home every 3 hours, so you can be confident that we have the knowledge and experience to get the job done. For us it's not just about the transaction - because we strive to deliver the ultimate real estate experience. When you buy or sell with us, you get industry-leading services, strategies, tools, marketing, and technology from one of the top ranked teams with the largest real estate company in the world, Keller Williams Realty. You'll also have our team of experts to help navigate the process in the most streamlined and personalized way possible - to achieve your goals and exceed your expectations. That’s the Lucido difference. Let’s Chat! Get in touch with us to find your perfect match today! #LucidoLove
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