We had this chat a couple of weeks ago, and most of you said no, don’t do it! Don’t stage your home to sell with live (designer) pets! But Dallas Realtor Kristian Peterson says yes, do it! And in fact, he does. All the time. (Here are his babies, in a condo he is selling.) I will definitely stage my home to sell with live pets when the time comes. Who knows, I may even bring in a Llama or two…
I’m so in love with my dog that he is even on my website! And yes, I’m a professional home stager who does not have any major "issues" with designer pooches in the photos of homes for sale. However, there are a few caveats: I believe it depends on the list price of the property AND that the dog should be small in scale as to not leave the idea of potential excess damage or dander left behind. When you’re marketing a house for sale, you’re also selling the LIFESTYLE that goes with it – and I believe you’ll get better traction with buyers of upper end homes (as you feature in your blogs) than you would with those in mid-to-lower end properties because these wealthy buyers probably have / recognize / aspire to own the "designer" dog and can relate to it as a luxury – in comparison to a pit bull resting quietly on the sofa.
Don’t forget the ostrich.