\u201cEspecially within today\u2019s highly competitive property market, sellers will need to put their best foot forward by ensuring that their home is clean and in good repair if they want the best chance of selling for full value,\u201d advised Adrian Goslett, regional director and CEO of RE\/MAX of Southern Africa.<\/p>\n
For sellers who own pets, RE\/MAX of Southern Africa, therefore, recommended the following ways to get the best out of the sale:<\/p>
\u2022 Ensure damage is repaired: \u2022 Get rid of odours and stains: <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Inexpensive ways to introduce green elements to your home<\/a><\/p>\n Selling a vacant home<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2022 Keep your pet off the property:<\/strong> \u2022 Take your pets out for showings: <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Ashley Kiley (Journalist)\u00a0ashleyk@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>As lovable as pets can be, pet damage is never endearing when trying to sell your home. Often dogs and cats will damage or destroy elements in the home such as the carpeting, flooring, walls, doors, garden beds and fencing. It is best to ensure that all pet damage is repaired before the home is listed on the market. While this could mean some investment on your part, the money spent will be recouped in the value added to the property.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>According to research, a strong odour is one of the top five reasons why buyers will pass on a home, so be sure to get rid of any unpleasant smells and stains left behind by pets. A bad smell will create a negative perception of the home that the buyer will not forget. Having the carpets and flooring cleaned by a professional will remove stains and have the home smelling great.<\/p>\n
\nTemporarily relocating the pets will make it easier to keep the property clean and show it to potential buyers, but there are several factors to consider. Firstly, you will need to have a friend or family member with whom you are comfortable to leave your pets while the property is on the market.\u00a0Then there is also the matter of the pet needing to adjust to living with someone temporarily and then adjust again to the new home \u2013 this could be added unnecessary stress for the animal. While the objective is to sell the home, the animal has its own needs that should be considered. Selling a home and moving to a new environment can be very stressful for pets. The best thing to do is to consult with the pet\u2019s vet regarding the plan you have in mind and how it could work with your specific animal.\u00a0This is particularly important if the pet is older and may not adjust that well to any changes.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u201cIt is best for the seller not to be home during show days, which means that you should also have your pets stay somewhere else during showings. If there are pets in the house or garden and the seller is not home, this could cause complications for the agent and could put the pets at risk of accidentally getting out of the property during the process. Even if the pet is friendly towards strangers, there is the chance that with a lot of people in and out of their territory the dog or cat could react badly to someone and bite or attack them. Leaving a pet in that situation is asking for trouble \u2013 even if they are not normally aggressive, it is not worth taking the chance,\u201d Goslett said.<\/p>\n
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