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Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "So... Where will the litter box go?"

"Litter Box Alcove" is not a common feature in a real estate listing.

But, to millions of Americans, a place to put the cat's litter box is a serious consideration and a desirable attribute in a home.

We were looking at affordable condos in Cary this morning and I posed the question.

I had the nice lady back and forth on where it would go. That condo had a couple of possibilities. The townhome we viewed next just really had no place suitable for Kitty's relief station. I'm sure that's why it didn't make the cut.

We decided that having a private and dignified spot for the litter box is just an overlooked design opportunity.

Posted by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC on 06/15/2008 07:58 PM

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16 Comments on Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "So... Where will the litter box go?"

I had never thought about that, but your are so right it is important to many clients.

Have A Great Day

06/15/2008 08:08 PM

by DORIS FREEMAN Realtor Hendersonville-Nashville (RELIANT REALTY LLC)

Meow! I mean... Thanks, Doris

06/15/2008 08:17 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mke, How funny - just another opportunity for a niche market... God bless,

06/15/2008 08:18 PM

by Cheryl Gilliam Home Staging-Hickory NC (Just Heavenly Decor & Design)

OK, Cheryl, how do you stage around a multi-cat litter box?

LOL

06/15/2008 08:22 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike, I have looked for all kinds of things, you know the spot for the Christmas tree but never the kitty toilet.

06/15/2008 09:14 PM

by Marchel Peterson Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro ABR (Results Realty)

Marchel,

Now you just KNOW that I like to get down to the nitty-gritty...

06/15/2008 09:23 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Dang, I have a listing with animals and it is getting hit bad for animals. I wish I had this client for my HOME. not a townhouse or condo.

I believe we are going to have to put the litter box in the garage and make it off limits. The only reason for this on is because of the kittens that are not old enough to give away yet. We are two weeks out before we can give them away.

I need the understanding clients.

We are even going to replace the carpet at closing for those that are alergic to cats. Go figure.

I know you will find the perfect place for your client.

06/16/2008 11:00 PM

by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)

Susan,

Isn't it interesting how you can go into a home and sometimes not even know they have a pet, and in another home it is overwhelming?

I am a little allergic to cats and dogs, and appreciate a home where the folks are fastidious.

06/17/2008 06:26 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

I have discussed the issue of where the litter box will go with several clients, and you are right- if there's no place for the cat box, there's no place for the cat, there's no place for the buyer. But I never considered it a design flaw.

06/17/2008 07:23 AM

by Dayton Realtor ~Theresa Lussier~ (Exit Realty Central)

Teri,

Not a flaw... A design Opportunity!

06/17/2008 07:36 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Apparently you have missed out on the kitty room. Had some buyers where the cats had their own room. It was quite entertaining for the cats in there. They had like 4 cats and you would never have known (other than the scratching posts everywhere...

06/17/2008 07:33 PM

by Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist (Tomson Burnham, llc)

Melina,

A kitty room sounds just right!

06/17/2008 09:16 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Things to add to MLS listing designations:

In Law Suite

Guest Suite

Kitty Box Alcove

06/18/2008 11:21 AM

by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)

Penny,

With T5 in full disarray currently, I bet that they will be falling all overthemselves to implement those fields...

06/18/2008 01:39 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Hey Mike,

Another sleepless night? I think about "stuff" like that as well....

Dick Beals

06/18/2008 06:51 PM

by Wilmington Real Estate 4U

Dick,

Those weighty thoughts cost me a lot of beauty sleep.

06/18/2008 08:53 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

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