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Fayetteville, NC has many different sports to offer, whether you enjoy watching or playing. You can go climbing at The Climbing Place . Putt-putt originated here, so why not test your skill, Putt-putt Golf and Games. Auto racing-we can enjoy drag racing and stack car racing on a 0.4 oval clay track at the Fayetteville Motor Sports Park, Doc Bennett Road. Soccer is another popular sport around Fayetteville, Fayetteville Soccer Association at Tree Top Drive. If it is water sports, then there are several water parks around. Fantasy Lake (Hope Mills), Smith Lake (Fort Bragg), Waldo's Beach (Waldo's Road). I hope you have fun getting wet. Professional Hockey can be seen during the hockey session when the Fayetteville Force is in action on the ice. There are more sports to mention-tennis, fishing, horseback riding, golf, but it would be impossible to tell you about them all. If you play it, it's in Fayetteville somewhere! 

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Dogs.  You either love them ... or not. 

When you are selling your home - you don't want to lose a potential Buyer - or even risk that a Realtor won't show the home because they or their clients are afraid of dogs, have aversions to them, don't like the way they shed, etc.

Here are a few things "not to do" if you own a dog:

Don't ask your Realtor to add "Dog Friendly" to the MLS description.  To some Real estate agents, that translates to, "Don't show this home." No one wants to deal with a dog they don't know, nor do they want to control the dog; and buyers are afraid that the dog will bite because they remember the last article in the paper they read: "pit bull mauls child" even though the family reports the dog never harmed anyone.  Also, as cute as your dog is, do not add photos of the dog to the MLS listing. 

Don't assume your home "doesn't smell like dog".  If you're a dog owner, go with knowing that there are dog odors even if you can't smell anything. It happens - people get used to smells and often, don't even know "they" smell. Clean your home - everyday! Place dog toys, crates, pillows, etc., outside away from view; vacuum daily and leave apple cider or lavender smelling scents out that absorb odors.

Don't forget the backyard.  Nothing discourages potential buyer faster than stepping in dog poop or seeing a backyard laced with droppings. Clean up the back yard everyday and make sure the grass is trimmed back so people can see what they are stepping on.


Don't opt to be home during property showings.  Legally, you have to disclose there is a dog in the home.  You'll get calls from agents that come right out and ask, "What about the dog - my clients don't like dogs?"  So, you decide to just stay home during the showing to help out.  DON'T.  If you are able to stay home, take your dog for a walk during the showing.  Staying home is a sure way for Buyers to rush through your home and make them feel awkward about looking through your closets, etc.

Don't leave your dog running free if you are at work all day.  I've had this happen and the Buyers wouldn't set one foot in the house.  Unless you can come home and quickly remove or contain your dog, it's better to ask a neighbor to dog sit, crate your dog, etc. 

Here's hoping these few tips will help successfully show and sell your home!

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