Pet-Friendly Features Home Buyers Want
Pets are family, and more buyers are factoring them into their home search. Fenced-in yards remain a top priority, giving dogs room to roam safely. Durable, scratch-resistant flooring like luxury vinyl plank or tile is also high on the wish list, holding up better than carpet against claws and accidents. Buyers are also drawn to pet stations and other features, plus proximity to dog parks and walking trails. If you're selling a home with these features, it's worth highlighting them. They might be just what catches a pet-loving buyer's eye.
- When you need to work on your credit. Maybe your credit score is just starting to recover, but you need more time to pay down debts for a couple of years. With rent-to-own, you could start investing in a home while you bring up your score.
- You’re close, but not quite ready to secure a mortgage. You might have a good job with a significantly bigger salary, but you haven’t been there long enough for a lender to consider it a stable source of income. Or maybe you’re self-employed and you’re still building a reliable track record. Rent-to-own allows time to build personal wealth and financial credibility while working toward your homeownership goals.
- When you know you’re going to buy when the lease expires. If you’re not ready to buy when the lease expires, then you will lose any rent credit, i.e. investment, you’ve put into the home.
