Landlords worry about pet damage, but the numbers donāt lieā77% of tenants either have pets or want them. Hereās how pet-friendly policies boost occupancy, reduce vacancy, and drive revenue.
I always say, kids do way more damage than pets! But, we can't say no kids. I go so far as to tell owners it's more like 80-85% of potential renters in our market have pets. In many cases, our no pets owners eventually relent and at least allow small dogs once their house has been sitting vacant for longer than normal.
I also agree, they can just as easily go get an ESA letter so you might as well allow pets and earn that upfront revenue off of them. Take the emotion out of it and start looking at the house like a business I tell them. In any business you want to maximize your revenue. I also give the pet guarantee and have yet to have to pay out on it so there's the real data!
I always say, kids do way more damage than pets! But, we can't say no kids. I go so far as to tell owners it's more like 80-85% of potential renters in our market have pets. In many cases, our no pets owners eventually relent and at least allow small dogs once their house has been sitting vacant for longer than normal.
I also agree, they can just as easily go get an ESA letter so you might as well allow pets and earn that upfront revenue off of them. Take the emotion out of it and start looking at the house like a business I tell them. In any business you want to maximize your revenue. I also give the pet guarantee and have yet to have to pay out on it so there's the real data!