Almost everyone loves the excitement of settling into their new home, but for many of us, the process of getting there is a little bit less enjoyable. Pouring over listings, viewing numerous homes and attending open houses can be a lot of work, even more so if you are selling a home at the same time and have your own …
Selling and Staging a Home with Pets
The numbers show that here in the United States, we love our furry friends. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in pet-loving households across the nation there are 70 million dogs and 74 million. And that doesn’t even take into account how many people have less common pets, such as hamsters, fish, birds and reptiles. Pets supply us with …
Preparing Your Pets for a Move
The process of looking for a new home, especially if you are also selling your old one, can be stressful and chaotic. So can the time you spend decluttering and packing. Once you have progressed to the point where you are actually moving into your new home, you probably feel a great amount of relief. But this is the point …
How Your Pets Affect Your Home Listing
You consider your dog a member of the family. Your cat brings you endless joy. Your parakeet’s morning chirps are music to your ears. If you feel this way about your pets, you may assume everyone else does as well. While the pet ownership rate in the United States is at 67% of homes, just because a potential buyer has …