Product Description
Overview:
Use this letter to tactfully discuss the challenge of selling a home where pets have been living in the house. While sellers often think of their pets as family, buyers seldom enjoy the odors, damage, and presence of a pet during a showing. This letter frames the issue as a financial one and presents gentle, common sense solutions for preparing a pet-free listing.
- Send this as an email message or a printed letter
- Be sure to customize this letter to specify the type of pets, or remove any points which you think do not apply to the pet
From the letter:
“One thing I routinely bring up with clients who have pets are sound strategies for minimizing any negative effects pets may have on the sales process. While I love animals and I know you adore your [dog(s) / cat(s) / pet(s)] as part of your family, this is not always the case with buyers. I have definitely been involved in situations where buyers have passed on a house simply because the presence of an animal, strong odors, or pet-related damage.”
Included in the downloadable .zip file is:
- A PDF file with instructions on how to use the letter (and the full copy of the letter)
- Original Word .doc file
- Original plain text .txt file
