Do buyers care that we have pets? Should we mention that we will have the carpets cleaned upon closing? We have 2 sweet indoor cats. We clean their litter boxes daily. And Febreeze too.
Should we hide them when we show the house or just not worry?
2007-02-05 10:58:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
My realtor is very wishy-washy about the whole thing. "whatever you think".
2007-02-06 12:35:45 · update #1
Boarding them is too expensive every time your house is shown. How about a neighbor or a relative that lives nearby? I'm sure there's some one your close with that can help you by taking them for a short while.
As for perspective buyers, be upfront with them, but let them know the cats have been sent away for awhile. Fabreeze make an allergen spray, use this on everything fabric to help with the animal dander and other allergens. Use scented candles in the main areas of your home just before a buyer is to come. This will add a little relaxed feeling for the buyers. Use your favorite scent or try lavender, it's good for relaxing. A relaxed buyer is more likely to be the one. Also depending on where the litter pans are kept, mine are in my bathrooms, light the candles for about an hour before they come, blow them out 15 minutes before their to arrive (long enough for smoke to fade) and close the door to keep the scent in the room. Vacuum everything from curtains to floor and don't forget the tops of shelving, cabinets and the likeness. Tall people look at a higher eye level. Good luck on selling your home.
2007-02-05 12:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would start with the indoor business right away. I to had a cat that was an indoor/outdoor and he was seriously hurt outside so I made him indoor. Let me tell you he was not a happy camper he would meow at the door and try to get out any chance. But he got used to it. With two cats I would change the litter box every three or four days if it is NOT clumping. I find that for indoor cats clumping litter stinks more unless you scoop it everyday and still have to change it every three days. I got my cat a scratching pad and he seems to love that instead of the trees lol. Also if you want you can try the harness and leash idea but like anything else the kitty will have to get used to it and it may take a while. Good luck with the Kitty's and it wasn't to hard to make them stay inside the first couple days was brutal lol just meowing but they will be ok and safer as well.
2016-05-24 19:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about putting the cats away, that will be unneccesary stress for you and them. Just make sure it doesn't smell like cats.
And yeah, it is a good idea to tell them you will have the carpets cleaned.
2007-02-05 11:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your house isn't trashed (it doesn't sound like it is), I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure the realtors know to keep the doors closed behind them!!
People will see that you are clean and organized and if your kitties are shy, they may not even see them.
2007-02-05 11:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just went through that. I just placed the cats in a crate while the people were looking. And as it turned out they had indoor cats too. So you never know. they will only be the crate for half hour - if that.
2007-02-05 11:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Calais 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could try finding a boarding kennel to keep the cats in for a few days while you're showing. Either way it would definitely be beneficial to say you'll clean the carpets before you leave. We showed a house with 5 cats and several reptiles and had no problems closing, so you should be fine.
2007-02-05 11:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ask someone to watch your cats or keep them at a cat sitter for the times you are showing the house. Remove all signs of cats and odors of cats from your home. Just the sight of a cat can prejudice some buyers into believing your home is unclean, even though it is not.
2007-02-05 11:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by bestfriendthemom 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You should let the people entering your home know that the cats are there so that they take extra care in not letting them outside.
2007-02-05 11:01:23 · answer #8 · answered by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would put them in carriers whenever someone is coming to see the house. I know someone whose cat got so freaked out when strangers came that they puked. Potential homebuyers would not like to see cat puke when they walk into a room.
2007-02-05 11:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by Brooke22365 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
You might want to put them away.. Potential buyers might not like pets or they may be allergic to them..
2007-02-05 11:01:03 · answer #10 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋