Many Metairie landlords
are automatically less than enthusiastic when they hear a prospective tenant’s
question, “Do you allow pets?” Small wonder. The specter of damage from unsupervised
four-footed co-inhabitants is a real possibility (despite the assurances of
their doting masters).
Yet that kind of automatic landlord reaction might turn
out to actually result in a questionable business decision. Some undeniably real
benefits can accrue to those who open their Metairie
rental home to tenants who own pets.
Don’t believe it? Here are just some of the reasons why
renting a home to a strong applicant with a well-cared-for, healthy pet can
benefit both parties:
1.
Widens
the Number of Potential Candidates Allowing
pets into a rental home materially increases the eligible applicant pool,
giving an Metairie rental home owner more
latitude to select the best applicant. How many more become eligible? I checked
this, and came up with jaw-dropping numbers. 47% of households own at least one
dog (not to mention the 95,000,000 million owned cats). The numbers prove what we
know already: a huge number of Americans are ga-ga over their pets.
2.
Respectful
Tenants A Firepaw.org
survey comparing pet owners with non-animal-owning tenants showed that, on
average, damage done to rental properties is about equal between the two
groups. The takeaway from that is the biggest surprise: just because pets are
living in your rental home in Metairie doesn’t mean that the property will
suffer. It seems that grateful pet-loving renters just try harder to keep the
property in good condition. They do the worrying for you.
3.
Higher
Rent Renters with
pets can be willing to pay some additional rent for the privilege of keeping their
furry loved ones with them. Pet-owning renters are not likely to shy away from Metairie
rental home listings that specifically
allow pets — even when a “pet rent” or other fee is part of the bargain.
If you are considering buying an income property next year,
I provide resources for my clients every step of the way. I hope you’ll feel
free to contact me anytime with your Metairie real
estate questions.
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
www.TerezHarris.com
Harris.Terez@gmail.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New
Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers
licensed in the state of Louisiana.
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