Home Design Features for Pet Owners

In-home pet amenities are becoming very popular in homes and more important to home buyers and builders. In a 2021 study done by the National Association of Realtors, "Analysis showed 43% of pet owners would be willing to move to accommodate their pets." Furthermore, a recent realtor.com survey found "68% of pet owners would pass on their dream house if it didn't accommodate the needs of their animals." Some of the most popular pet-friendly amenities include:

#1 Pet-bathing station

#2 Pet-proof flooring

#3 Built-in pet gates

#4 Outdoor pet ramps

#5 Built-in pet doors

#6 Built-in pet feeding stations

#7 Fenced in yards

“Fur-Ever Homes: Pets Are a Motivator to Purchase.” Www.nar.realtor, 29 Oct. 2021, https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/fur-ever-homes-pets-are-a-motivator-to-purchase.

Trapasso, Clare. “Will Fido Be Happy Here? How Much Pets Matter When Buying a Home.” Real Estate News & Insights | Realtor.com®, 27 May 2020, https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/buying-a-home-with-pets/.