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We adore our pets, but not everyone feels the same. Some people are afraid of cats and dogs. Some folks are allergic. You just never know.

If you’re looking to sell your home, you don’t want to lose a potential sale if a buyer walks in to a barking dog, mess on the floor or a litter box and goes yuck!

Here are some tips for selling a home with pets.

Remove Your Pets from Your Home During Showings

This is your best option to avoid any issues, liability being one of them. Your dog is an angel, but any dog can bite given the right situation, as I was told after being bitten by a Chinese Crested. We don’t want that to happen.

On the flip side, friendly dogs are often distracting to buyers looking at your home – which is why they’re there! If the potential buyers happen to like dogs, they’re busy petting your dog instead of looking at your home.

And we don’t want anyone’s cat or dog running out the door either.

Buyers need to feel comfortable in the space. They need time to look and imagine themselves living in the home. That’s hard to do with distractions.

Take Your Dog or Cat for a Walk or a Drive During Showings

Book a day at the groomer or board them. I know this is asking a lot, but taking them out for a short period of time will help your showing. If you absolutely cannot board them, make sure they’re crated when people arrive or, at the very least, sit in the backyard or car with them.

Your dog is probably stressed about the move, as well. There are strange people coming into their home. It’s hard to concentrate looking at a house with constant barking. Buyers will rush the showing, and that’s the last thing you want!

Repair Any Damage Done by Your Pets

We live with our pets and we love them, so we overlook a lot of things. Did the dog chew the baseboard when s/he was a puppy? Did they dig under the fence? Whatever the damage is, have it repaired prior to showing your home.

Clean. Clean. Clean. Then Clean Some More

Deodorize. We are with our pets on a daily basis, so we become immune to most pet odors. Have a neutral person come into your home and give you an honest assessment. Do they smell your pets? Are there any offensive odors? If they can smell it, buyers will smell it, too.

Have your home professionally deep cleaned. Please, do not attempt to cover up the smell. It doesn’t work. Have a deep cleaning done on your home. This will go a long way towards getting it sold. The cleaner the house is, the better. 

Have Your Air Conditioner Cleaned and Serviced

Change the filter. It will help to rid the house of pet fur, hair and more pet odors.

Have Your Carpets Professionally Cleaned

Rake your rugs and carpets, too. You’ll be amazed at the amount of fur, hair and dust you pick up using a rake versus a vacuum cleaner. If your carpets are badly stained and can’t be cleaned, consider replacing them.

Declutter

Put the pet toys and things away. This includes crates, blankets, pee pads, dog beds, toys, leashes, food and bowls, whatever. The cleaner and less cluttered the house shows, the better. Try to remove as much pet stuff as possible, even just temporarily for a showing. It will make a huge difference in your showing.

Start packing now. You’re planning to move, so get going with the packing. Either store it neatly in your garage, if you have one, or rent a storage facility short-term.

Remember, the goal is to sell your home. And clean homes sell faster and for more money than cluttered and dirty ones!

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you selling a house with pets? As pet lovers, we’ve all done it. If you’d like to have a conversation or you need help, let’s talk about it!!!

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Ever feel like you’re navigating stormy seas, with each wave bringing another gust of uncertainty? Just when you think you’ve found your bearings, the winds shift again.

I’ve been thinking about uncertainty a lot lately – it’s become our constant companion, hasn’t it?

I recently received an email from a How She Thrives reader in her 60s who’s been divorced for a few years. She shared she was feeling lost and didn’t know where she belonged anymore. “I think this is truly the first time I’ve been completely on my own,” she wrote, “and I’m struggling to find my footing.”

Maybe You Can Relate?

Perhaps you’re starting over after a relationship ended, adjusting to an empty nest, or supporting adult children while caring for elderly parents. Maybe you’re questioning what’s next, reimagining your identity after retirement, or dealing with unexpected health challenges.

Add personal transitions to collective uncertainties – political upheaval, economic instability, natural disasters – and it’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed.

But here’s what I’ve learned: The solution isn’t more certainty or control.

The antidote is developing unshakeable trust in yourself.

What Self-Trust Really Means

Self-trust isn’t positive thinking or self-confidence. It’s deeper – an internal compass that stays true even when external circumstances are stormy.

It’s that quiet, steady voice whispering, “You’ve got this. You’ll figure it out. You’re more capable than you know.”

When you trust yourself deeply, uncertainty becomes less threatening because you know that whatever life presents, you’ll find a way through it. You believe in your ability to learn, adapt, and grow through any situation.

I know what it feels like when that inner voice goes quiet. During some rocky times in my 36-year marriage, I was paralyzed with indecision between staying and leaving, second-guessing every instinct I had. (P.S. I’m so glad I stayed!)

Think back to when you successfully navigated a significant life change – starting a new career, moving to a new city, rebuilding after loss. You probably didn’t have all the answers, but step by step, you figured it out.

That wasn’t luck – it was self-trust in action.

Building Your Trust Muscle

Rebuilding self-trust is like strengthening a muscle – it grows stronger with consistent practice. Here are seven helpful exercises I’ve discovered:

Start a “Wins Journal”

Each evening, write down three things you handled well that day, no matter how small. Did you set a boundary? Make a difficult phone call? Choose self-care over people-pleasing?

Practice Micro-Bravery

Take small risks that stretch your comfort zone. Speaking up in a group, trying a new route home, reaching out to someone you admire.

Listen to Your Inner Wisdom

Create pockets of silence – during tea, a solitary walk, brief meditation – where your inner voice speaks most clearly.

Honor Your Word to Yourself

Make and keep small promises. Walk for 10 minutes, meditate for five. These acts of self-integrity build powerful trust.

Embrace the “Yet”

Transform limiting beliefs by adding this word: “I’m not good at boundaries… yet.” “I haven’t found my purpose… yet.” This reminds you that you’re constantly evolving.

Create a Self-Trust Circle

Surround yourself with trusted friends who believe in you unconditionally. Share victories, no matter how small.

Practice Present-Moment Trust

When overwhelmed by future uncertainties, return to now. Ask: “Do I have what I need right now? Can I trust myself to handle this moment?” Usually, the answer is yes.

The Transformation

When you strengthen self-trust, something magical happens. You make decisions more easily, bounce back more quickly from setbacks, and experience less anxiety about the future. You set healthier boundaries and feel more authentic in your relationships.

More than that, you become a living example of what’s possible, inspiring others to discover their own inner strength.

Moving Forward with Grace

The most skilled sailors don’t wait for perfect weather – they learn to work with whatever conditions arise. They trust their training, intuition, and ability to adjust their sails as needed. You have the same capacity.

Remember: You don’t need to wait until you feel entirely certain to take the next step. You don’t need every detail figured out. You just need to connect with that deep, wise part of yourself that has always known the way.

You’re not just surviving uncertainty – you’re learning to sail by the bright north star of your own inner guidance. And that light within you will never lead you astray.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Think back to a time when you surprised yourself with your own resilience. What did that experience teach you about trusting yourself? If your inner compass could speak to you right now, what do you think it would say?

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