So many fortunate homeowners also own something else very precious to them - a pet. And while a home is for sale and strangers are tramping in and out, this is a very stressful time for these babies. How can you ensure not only the safety of your pet, but that of the potential buyers?
First, talk with your agent in detail about showings. What will be done with the pet during a showing and is this something your agent can handle? Is your agent comfortable with pets and more importantly, is your pet comfortable with your agent. Chances are, if your dog doesn't like him.....well, you know the rest.
A quick personal experience - I had listed a home in which lived two delightful Parakeets. An agent with another company called to set up a showing of the home. Since I had the key and the owners didn't want a lockbox, I had to meet the agent at the home. I wasn't aware that the Parakeets were allowed to roam free during the day, but having owned birds in the past, I wasn't put out. The other agent arrived with her client and proceeded to show the home. Suddenly, one of the Parakeets took flight and landed directly in the agent's hair. She screamed like she was being murdered. I walked over, calmly removed the bird and set him safely in his cage.
Needless to say, you don't want this to happen when someone is showing your home. Not everyone is comfortable with pets. That's why it's important to have a plan for your babies when the home is being shown. Also, make sure your agent spends some quality time with the pets so they are familiar with at least one person. You can request that your agent be present during each showing to ease the stress of the pet slightly.
Remember it's your pet's home too, but they have no idea what is going on. They could become protective of their territory in ways that would embarrass you. Not that our pets would EVER do that!!
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