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Home Features Your Pets Will Love
If your household includes four-legged family members, you'll want to consider their needs in your home search. Here are a few home features that our real estate agents suggest for families with pets.
- An Enclosed Play Space
An enclosed area where your pet can safely play or rest is an excellent feature for any pet owner. The ideal type of enclosure will depend on your pet; if you own dogs, you might look for a home with a fenced-in yard. Or, if you own a cat or small animal that enjoys playing and napping in the sunshine, a screened-in deck or sunroom are excellent options.
- Pet-Friendly Flooring
Even the best-trained pet occasionally makes a mess. See that any pet-related mess is easy to clean up by looking for a home with a pet-friendly floor, like tile or luxury vinyl flooring. You'll be able to quickly clean up most messes by sweeping or mopping, and you won't have to worry about accidents causing a lasting odor in your home.
- A Mudroom
A mudroom is a terrific feature for keeping your pet's mess and supplies contained. Use the mudroom to clean your dog's paws and towel them off after a walk. To make bathing as convenient as possible, look for a mudroom with an attached shower or tub so that you have a spot other than your outside hose for bathing your pet. Or, keep your cat's litter box in the mudroom so that it's hidden from the main areas of your home. You can also use the mudroom to conveniently store pet supplies, like food, bedding, and puppy pads.
- Built-in Shelves and Nooks
While built-in shelves and nooks are frequently used for housing books or collections, they also make excellent spots for you to set up spaces for your pet. Pets, especially cats, love to explore. Use one of the nooks to add a scratching feature for your cat, or create a lounging area with a cat bed. You can also use shelves and nooks to store your pet supplies so that they're always within reach.
- A Central Vacuum Cleaning System
A central vacuum cleaning system is life-changing when it's time to clean up your pet's fur. You don't have to worry about toting a vacuum throughout your home, and cleaning will be quicker because you won't have to constantly stop to empty your vacuum's bin.
- An Area for Your Pet to Sleep
Whether your pet sleeps in a pet bed, pillow, or crate, you want to make sure that a potential home has ample floor space. Or, look for a home that has a nook or spare corner where you can set up their bed.
- A Pet Door
If you have a fenced-in yard, a pet door is a convenient feature that allows your pet to freely go outside. A pet door makes house training a breeze, and your pet will have the opportunity to get more exercise during the day. There are even pet doors available that compliment your home's exterior and interior style.
Looking for a home with pet-friendly features will ensure it's a great fit for all your family members. Ready to get started? Contact us today!