When listing homes, we often counsel sellers on what to do with the family dogs during showings. Nobody likes to be surprised when they open the door and find a dog staring back at them. Even less exciting is walking through the yard on the exterior tour and discovering that you've just stepped in a big, steaming pile of "processed dog food". If you're a dog owner, you must understand that cleaning up the mess is part of the responsibility. And if you've got your house on the market, it's even more imperative that you're on top of the chore.

The good news is if you'd rather not get your hands dirty, there are often local services that will do it for you. Here in the Washington area, there are at least two: DoodyCalls and Pet Butler.

Another thing to remember, when touring houses, we often ask our clients to give them nicknames to help them remember the houses. Do you want yours to be known as the "Poop House" . . . or worse?

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