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Letting the dogs pee outside is an okay idea

August 15, 2011 By Ryan Lundquist 13 Comments

Have you seen soiled carpet from pets before? Let me share my personal winner from an inspection a long while ago. Carpet like this certainly lowers property value, but it’s also indicative that the pets surely rule the roost. The stains from urine and feces were dramatic throughout the house. The smell surprisingly was not all that bad, but I did feel nauseous afterward and took a shower when I got home. An investor purchased this ten-year old 3000 square foot home, cleaned things up, patched landscaping and installed some minor upgrades to re-list it nearly 20% above its previous selling price as a short sale in need of some love.

What do you think when  you see images like this?

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  1. Michael Bolton says

    August 15, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Ryan,

    Looks like a job for the “Rug Doctor”. In the first photo I’m hoping that’s a toy spider. The worst house for me was the owners let their pet ferrets live in the upper level, and not if cages.

    Michael

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      August 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

      Wow, Michael. That does not sound like a good scenario for the upstairs. Yikes!!

      Reply
  2. Coronado says

    August 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    As a cultural custom, we take our shoes off upon entering our home, but I wouldn’t dare remove my shoes in this home. Disgusting!

    Reply
    • Ryan Lundquist says

      August 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM

      I’m with you too, Coronado. I always remove my shoes when entering homes I visit (except when there are issues like this).

      Reply
  3. Michael Reed says

    August 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Really Ryan I can’t see the problem 😉

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      August 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

      I know, Michael. You really have to strain the eyes to see what is wrong here. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Heather O - Marketing says

    November 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I’m dry heaving … Michael Reed, you crack me up. My mind now needs brain bleach from these images. Makes you want to burn your shoes after walking through that … no joke about a shower after that doozie.

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      November 10, 2011 at 11:20 AM

      This was a nice short sale situation for a very lucky buyer. Positive marketing? House is perfect, but just needs some carpet updating.

      I hope your listings are a bit more on the clean side these days, Heather.

      Reply
  5. Elisha says

    July 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    We live way up north(ok 120miles up) and I have been reading your blog since last year. This picture has been burned in my memory since last year. It’s a cautionary tale to pet owners! When I read your post today I just knew it was going to link back to this picture! Wonderful blog by the way.

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      July 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM

      Thanks so much for reading, Elisha. I really appreciate that. It looks like we think alike. A post like the one today just had to link back to this one. It’s too good of an example. I agree with you. Pet owners, please listen. I suppose I should apologize though for burning a photo like this in your mind. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Heather Ostrom says

    March 5, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    Years later, I’m still dry-heaving because this post is in smell-o-vision. You crack me up.

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    • Ryan Lundquist says

      March 5, 2014 at 3:43 PM

      That’s funny. I actually inspected a house today with one room full of cats. It wasn’t anywhere near the level of the “dog house” here, but it definitely wasn’t a rosy situation.

      Reply

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  1. Messy, Nasty and Cleaning before the appraisal | Sacramento Appraisal Blog | Real Estate Appraiser says:
    July 30, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    […] the other hand, if your house is severely cluttered or thrashed, has terrible odors and things like animal feces on the carpet, that’s another story. That’s what we in the industry call “Nas-tay”. If […]

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