Pets Play Major Role In Home Buying Decisions
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Most pet owners will say their pet is an important member of the family. Some folks even think of their pets as children. So it should come as no surprise that pets play a huge role in buying a home.
According to Yahoo! Finance, a recent Realtor.com survey found that more than two-thirds of home buyers would pass on their perfect home if it wasn’t also right for their pet. I know I wouldn’t buy a home if it didn’t have a fenced yard for my dog. Here’s how the survey breaks down:
- 68% of pet owning home buyers say they’d turn down a dream home if it wasn’t perfect for their pet.
- 84% of home buyers say their pet’s needs are “extremely” or “very” important when considering a home.
- Another 95% say their pet’s needs would be at least somewhat important when considering a home.
- Less than 5% say pet’s needs were not important at all.
And what are the most important things to home buyers when it comes to their pet’s real estate needs?
- A large back yard (38%)
- Any outdoor space (29%)
- A garage (24%)
- A dog run (22%)
- Close proximity to outdoor spaces (21%)
- Large square footage (20%)
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Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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