By Bob Walsmith Jr.
2022 President
Santa Barbara Association of Realtors
For most of us, our pets are family. We let them sleep in our beds, ladle nutritional supplements on their organic kibble, and throw birthday parties for them. In fact, we love our animal companions so much that we even choose a home and a home design for pets.
These numbers tell the story. Forty-three percent of pet owners say they’d move to accommodate their pet, according to a 2021 study from the National Association of Realtors. What’s more, 68% of pet owners surveyed by Realtor.com say they’d pass on an otherwise perfect home that didn’t meet their pet’s needs.
Here are some pet-friendly features that will make a home more welcoming for animals.
#1 A Pet Bathing Station
Washing a dog in a normal bathtub can be miserable. Even if your pup is groomed regularly, you still need
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