How to Sell a Home in Wichita with Pets

"How to Sell a Home in Wichita with Pets"

By The Stanton Group, LLC – Real Broker | Wichita, Kansas

Pets are family—but when it comes to selling your home, they can make or break a buyer’s first impression.

From dog odors to scratch marks to barking during showings, even the most lovable pets can pose challenges when marketing your home. At The Stanton Group, we’ve helped countless Wichita homeowners sell with pets—and still get top dollar.

Here’s how to sell your Wichita home quickly without stressing out your furry friends (or turning off buyers).

🐾 Step 1: Start with a Deep Clean

Buyers love homes that feel fresh and clean. Pet-related odors or fur can be instant turnoffs—especially for buyers with allergies or no pets of their own.

Focus on:

• Shampooing carpets and rugs

• Cleaning baseboards, vents, and pet bedding areas

• Washing or replacing pet-stained furniture or drapes

• Deodorizing with pet-safe products or ozone treatments (if needed)

💡 Pro tip: A professional deep clean is one of the best investments you can make before listing.

🛠 Step 2: Repair Pet Damage

Even minor wear and tear can send the wrong message. Inspect your home for:

• Scratched floors or doors

• Chewed trim or furniture

• Holes in screens or fencing

• Damaged landscaping from digging or urine spots

✅ We can help you decide which fixes are worth making and refer trusted, affordable local contractors.

🐶 Step 3: Hide the Evidence (Temporarily)

During showings and photos, aim for a pet-neutral space. That means:

• Removing food and water bowls

• Hiding litter boxes, crates, and scratching posts

• Removing pet beds and toys from visible areas

• Putting away pet-related items in bathrooms and laundry rooms

📸 This helps buyers imagine their pets (or no pets at all) in the space.

🧠 Step 4: Plan for Showings

Buyers need to feel comfortable walking through your home—and that’s hard if your dog is barking, jumping, or crated in the living room.

Best practices:

• Take pets out during showings (doggy daycare, park, friend’s house)

• If that’s not possible, confine them to a garage or quiet room with a sign

• Never leave aggressive or unpredictable pets alone with strangers

✨ A calm, distraction-free home = more showings, faster offers.

🧹 Step 5: Maintain Cleanliness Daily

This can be tricky with pets—but it matters. Buyers may stop by with little notice, especially in a hot market.

Stay ahead by:

• Vacuuming daily (especially pet hair)

• Using an air purifier or fresh scent plug-in (nothing overpowering)

• Keeping pet waste cleaned up outside

• Washing throw blankets and pet bedding weekly

🧽 We’ll share a quick daily checklist so your home always feels showing-ready.

🐕 Bonus: Make the Yard Buyer-Friendly

If your backyard is your pup’s playground, make sure it doesn’t feel worn out or messy.

• Fill in holes

• Pick up all waste daily

• Mow and edge regularly

• Clean up muddy or trampled areas

🌳 Highlighting a pet-friendly yard can be a selling point when staged right!

🏁 Selling With Pets Doesn’t Have to Be Ruff 🐾

With the right plan, you can sell your home smoothly—and keep your pets happy and safe. We’ll help you prep, stage, and show your home in a way that attracts buyers without hiding who you are.

📩 Schedule your free pre-listing consultation with The Stanton Group today.
Let’s make your move seamless—for you and your pets.

The Stanton Group, LLC
Real Broker | Wichita, KS
🗺 Serving Wichita, Andover, Derby, Maize, College Hill, Eastborough & surrounding communities