Pet Odor Can Chase Away Buyers
Pet Odor Can Chase Away Buyers — Here's How to Fix It Love Your Pets? So Do I. But Buyers May Not Love the Smell. As a pet owner and longtime Realtor, I totally understand the challenge: your home is clean, well-maintained, and ready to sell — but there’s a lingering odor that’s hard to ignore. Unfortunately, pet smells are one of the top deal-breakers for buyers , even if they love animals themselves. When you're selling your home in the Twin Cities, first impressions are everything. If buyers walk in and are hit with the scent of dogs, cats, or litter boxes, they immediately start to question whether the home has hidden issues — or worse, they can’t envision themselves living there at all. Why Pet Odors Matter So Much to Buyers It triggers emotional reactions — Buyers don’t want to feel like they’re inheriting someone else’s problems (or pets). It raises concerns about cleanliness — Even if the home looks spotless, lingering odors suggest deeper issues. It...