A family pet often represents a major challenge when a
house is being marketed. Your family may call your large dog
"Fido"--but your real estate agent calls him "Fang"! This is a
sensitive issue for a real estate agent to communicate to sellers.
Even though he is just doing "his job", a dog's bark will sound
ferocious to anyone who is knocking at the door. This is usually a good
thing, but when your home is on the market, real estate agents will be
bringing a lot of strangers to the door. Most agents are concerned
about the unpredictability of dogs they don't know. When they are
greeted by a barking dog, they may not be willing to enter the house
unless the owner is at home. If your dog is confined to part of the
house, such as a basement, be sure to put up a sign informing people of
that fact. Talk with your real estate agent about the best way to
manage your pet while your house is being shown, and make sure that
this information is included in the MLS listing.
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