Occasionally a buyer won’t commit to a sale

unless pets come with the house, which was the case with one buyer who insisted

the sellers’ dog be included, said Brent Bonine of Carlsbad-based Buffini &

Co., a real estate training and coaching firm. After eschewing several suitable

homes, the buyer finally jumped at one, offering full price…. The sale was

contingent upon it being included in the contract, which it was.

Occasionally a buyer won’t commit to a sale unless pets come with the house, which was the case with one buyer who insisted the sellers’ dog be included, said Brent Bonine of Carlsbad-based Buffini & Co., a real estate training and coaching firm. After eschewing several suitable homes, the buyer finally jumped at one, offering full price. The main selling point was the owners’ golden retriever. The sale was contingent upon it being included in the contract, which it was.

Story in the LAtimes.