Twenty or so years ago, real estate professionals experienced plenty of trouble selling Lakewood Ranch luxury homes that had dogs, cats, or any other pets living in them. After all, not every buyer on the market is an animal lover. And many of these four-legged creatures come with rotten odors and leave ugly stains and scratches on the floor, walls, and even the furniture.

That meant that every time a house was shown to a potential buyer, a babysitter would have to be found. At the same time, all food dishes, toys, and litter boxes had to be hidden. In other words, it became a pain to show a property with pets, as it always required a bit of preparation.

Fortunately, millennials looking at homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch seem to embrace pet-friendly properties. After all, approximately 80 million homes now possess at least one pet, while 80 percent of people consider their pets to be family members. Considering that so many homeowners and buyers now have loving pets of their very own, they consider pet-ready real estate as an advantage. These days, potential buyers often look for yards for dogs to run around and do their business, as well as rooms to place furniture for their cats’ playtime. While no one wants to see pee stains on the rug or smell kitty litter in the laundry room, selling a pet-friendly property can often be an advantage.

Real estate professionals all over Florida, as well as the entire nation, have been finding it advantageous to market themselves to pet owners. They take the time to learn about pets, their needs, desires, and habits. Then they can find particular benefits of their Lakewood Ranch luxury homes for sale to advertise to potential buyers who share their living space with animals. Think about it, if you own three German Shepherds, wouldn’t you prefer to purchase a pet-friendly home from a dog lover than somebody who doesn’t understand your particular needs? I know I would.

A real estate specialist with one or more pets can relate to another pet owner’s needs and desires. They can discuss local vets, parks, and, markets for all their pets’ necessities. That same real estate guru can also market him or herself at each of these locations, as well as training and boarding facilities.

When a real estate pro first meets with a potential home buyer, he or she should ask all the necessary information about pets. That way, nobody will be surprised, even if a shopper brings a Great Dane to a showing. The buyer will certainly appreciate seeing a fenced yard with grass. After all, a happy pet can often make for a happy pet-owner.

Just make sure to cover all your bases, as several communities in Florida have homeowners’ associations that have strict regulations on pets. Some places limit dogs to under 40 pounds, while pit bulls are banned from many other developments. As long as you do your homework, a buyer can find the right property for every creature in his or her family.

 

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty has 42 locations serving 19 counties throughout Florida and approximately 1,800 sales professionals. The full-service brokerage, founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, Inc. To learn more about the best Lakewood Ranch real estate business, visit www.BHHSFloridaRealty.com today.

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WCI Communities, has over 39 locations and more than 1,650 real estate sales professionals and team members serving 17 counties throughout Florida.
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