Adding pet friendly features to your home at Amelia Island
Is Your Home as Pet Friendly as You Are? Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with 65 percent of U.S. households owning a pet. That shakes out to more than 79 million homes. Whether you own a pet (which you likely do!) or if you’re thinking of selling your home in the future, adding these 4 pet friendly features to your home will boost its value – both with potential real estate home buyers and your four-legged friends!
- Sturdy fence. Pets need a secure, sturdy fence to keep them, well, fenced in. Look for solid materials and a height of at least six feet, and make sure the end structure is escape-proof.
- Safe plants. Certain plant varieties are toxic to cats and dogs, so look up the names of all plants – whether for indoors or out – before you purchase them to determine their toxicity rating.
- Easily cleaned flooring. A durable, easily cleaned floor will make any potential pet accidents less of a problem. Carpet may be soft, but it tends to trap hair, allergens and stains.
- Mudrooms. With pet ownership on the rise, dedicated pet owners are in the market for special features like mudrooms that include handheld pet showers or utility sinks.
Looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate? Let’s talk about it. Call us today to send us a request for contact to arrange a personalized consultation.
Tags: amelia island, buying a house, cats, dogs, fernandina, florida real estate, jennifer sells amelia, jennifer westmoreland, jennifer westmoreland amelia island, keller williams, keller williams atlantic partners, keller williams florida, pet friendly, pet friendly real estate, real estate, real estate agent amelia island, real estate agent fernandina, selling my home, Tips