2,702,622
Dogs and cats need to be out of sight and out of mind. Cage, leash, chain, car trunk, anywhere but inside the house. And those dog dishes, cat litter boxes, etc. should also be put away.
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Abby Stiller
Cape Coral, FL
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,095,520
The pet should be neither seen nor heard, really. 50% of the people are pet people and 50% aren't. No point in taking a risk. Take the pups for a walk or relegate the kitty to an out-of-the-way place.
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, ...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Austin, TX
290,969
No matter how adorable, I would much prefer to have pets in a crate or taken away for Showings Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor. Now that being said, I have had older folks have their pets out, too. I'm always very cautious so that they don't 'run out that front door', and fortunately there haven't been any that I could not control (barking-wise).
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Abby Stiller
Cape Coral, FL
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2,503,090
If possible pets should be removed from the home, not just put in the garage or in a portable kennel in the basement. I do not let buyers bring pets into a home on showings , I explain to them that the sellers may have pet allergies.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5,274,497
No dog should ever roam around a home when there are strangers there. Cats I care less about... they usually disappear anyway.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Carol Williams
Wenatchee, WA
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,238,257
I'm with Candice A. Donofrio !
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Andrew Mooers | 207.53...
Houlton, ME
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
4,712,155
Pets are wonderful but not when a home is on the market for sale. It's best if they and any evidence of them are removed during showings.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
5,457,340
Out of the house if at all possible but, crated if not! Definitely don't leave them loose during showings!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
809,308
I'm an animal lover, but even a crated dog is distracting. I'm not fond of having to pay attention to make sure the cat doesn't run outside either. These things all distract from what should be front of mind, the house itself. -Kasey
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Susan Haughton
Alexandria, VA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
719,777
I think the comments say it all. Out of sight, out of mind.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
1,608,950
Remove or crate...they must be out of sight or out of the house. Doing that with a seller right now.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
3,988,138
I always ask that they contain the pets and if possible to remove them from the property during showings, especially it they are growlers and barkers.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
1,645,671
Depends on the pet, but in general, it is better to lock a pet(pets) in one of the room, some people have terrible allergy. On my open houses, if a cat or pet have to stay home, I close that door and stick a note on a door why the door should be closed.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
321,664
I suggest pets not be at the property. All their pet gear needs to be out of sight.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
753,993
Pets should be away when buyers a checking out the home. Sometimes people will leave shy cats, but dogs should always be away. I have heard horror stories of agents attacked by "friendly" dogs when their territory (home) is invaded by strangers.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,763,633
Pets should be put away somewhere safe, or in the back yard. Why take a chance on upsetting a buyer, or loosing a pet?
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5,166,763
kennel it for the showing.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
91,335
I second the motion that pets should be invisible or gone. Many people are allergic to pet hair and dander. I also know people who are afraid of various animals. What if your sellers' pet is a 7 foot long snake? How many buyers will be so creeped out that they can't muster up any warm feelings for the house? Why jeopardise the showing, and possibly, the sale by letting the buyers meet the pets?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,836,729
The pet has to take a back seat....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Dr. Karen Lewis, Broke...
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1,713,581
Take the pets with you or put them in a cage during the showing. Taking them is the best way.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Donald Urschalitz
Jupiter, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,416,322
It is best the pets are removed. Some crate them which can be ok if the pets are not barkers
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,228,380
Depends on the pet
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Anthony Acosta - ALLAT...
Atlanta, GA
1,868,078
Never a good idea to have the pets tour with the buyers. Too much distraction & I have found there are too many types that are afraid of dogs, even cats.
Yes, fluffy must be taken away or put in a safe corner somewhere.
I can't believe WHERE people put the litter box. Why is it always in view?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
657,860
Depends on the personality of the pet, If a overly friendly dog I tell them to take it for a ride , not all people are pet people so best not to have them there
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
2,556,936
Pets should be removed from the house and/or put somewhere safe. I happen to like dogs and cats but many people don't and/or are allergic.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
613,494
...and then there are the listing agents who say the dog is friendly...sure, when the owner is home...otherwise they are either protective or fearful.
Fred Griffin said it best.
Eve
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,774,084
Karen,
I agree with Fred Griffin
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
818,936
Fred Griffin nailed it!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
919,013
Best to have dogs out of the house, some people are afraid of them. Cats don't like to leave, but should be in a separate room with a warning not to let the cat out. I had a cat bite a little girl during a showing; she was bleeding (she did pet the cat, the cat did not attack her).
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,618,024
1,027,657
I am a hard core animal lover, so for the sake of the pets, I firmly tell sellers the pets must be removed from the premises, if possible, or very well secured during showings. I absolutely do not want pets to get outside or left out by accident.
From a human perspective, it can be a turn off for buyers to deal with animals.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,294,774
I agree with the consensus. AND, keep in mind because many people are allergic to animals every effort should be made to keep pet hair cleaned up as best possible at all times. You don't want to deter those folks from a thorough preview of the home.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
4,800,282
If possible, I try to get the sellers to take the pets out of the house. Otherwise, they need to be crated.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,327,299
Always put them away since the focus is on the home not on the pets.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,282,227
I don't want that pit-bull or Rottweiler locked in one of the bedrooms if that is what put away means. Take those big fellows for an ice cream. Have one listing with two great saints and you could saddle those size dogs up... they make huge moon pies to watch out for touring the back field of the 10 acres around the home.
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
505,892
1,157,841
3,986,423
They must be contained so that none get out of the home
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
1,045,915
Much as the old saying about children The pet should be neither seen nor heard, really. 50% of the people are pet people and 50% aren't.
5,978,571
If at all possible, remove the pet for showings. Showed a home yesterday where the cat followed us everywhere, got in front of us, and did nothing but meow.
1,748,377
1,533,714
Pets and their toys, accessories, food, dishes, etc. need to be out of sight and mind.
4,321,985
Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor - I suggest pets to out of the house when there is a showing.
6,649,418
44,473
Yes, I ask them to take them or crate them if that is something they normally do.
5,447,296
Prefer thay are removed during showings. They can be a big distraction!
3,416,100
Pets and their dishes ideally need to be gone ... with the sellers during showings.
4,434,227
602,025
Yes! Pets should be removed from the property completely. If that's not possible, they can be put in a kennel or something. I love animals but I do not want them jumping on people, barking, clawing, etc.
5,149,197
I always recommend they, and their paraphernalia, be out of sight and sound
1,466,257
Karen Jones Lewis, MBA, Realtor Pets should be contained. Not everyone is a pet lover. They should not be allowed to roam the house with the potential buyer.
1,006,523
Always crate them or take them out - tried to show a house today but the owner had to be there so the dog wouldn't get upset
We passed on the house!
921,504
Pets should be GONE or invisible.
In cases where that does not work well, Sasquatch will apply the leash and provide the 'full service' most agent can only dream of.
Under no circumstances are pets allowed free range. Not because that pet is a problem, but because we just don't know what will walk through the door, like a buyers agent who allow their client to bring an untrained critter. Of course it is a alleged 'service' pet achieved by a Drs letter NOT by special training of the critter.
1,283,551
8,110,671
3,074,289