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The move itself was especially unsettling, both for my adult son, Lance and me, but even more traumatic for our then four cats. I documented that move in "Moving 120 Miles by Vehicle With Four Cats."
Today, that move seems almost inconsequential. We are now facing a move clear across the U.S.
to the state of Georgia. And this move will involve six, rather than four cats.
About Our House
Our home is in a gated community, on almost two acres of land, and is described as "multi-level," as it is on a sloped hillside. While there are eighteen stairs to the front door, my office, just a few yards down the hall from there, has French doors opening to a deck at ground level.
Our house was listed by a great real estate agent, on the first of March, and has had a lot of buyer activity. Showing the house with six cats is a complicated process. Since they are indoors-only (with the exception of being outside on our raised deck under supervision), we created a routine. We put all the cats in my bedroom, after making sure the litter box is clean, the automatic water fountain is full and working, and there is ample food for all. There is a notice posted on the door with a big red STOP sign, reading "For your convenience in viewing the home, the cats have all been put in this bedroom. Please enjoy your stay." The notice is accompanied by a photo of the bedroom and a round photo of the garden view out the window.
We use this same procedure whether we hold an open house, an agent is previewing the house, or an agent is bringing a buyer to see the house. We have a stand on a prominent table facing the front entry hall with house flyers, and my agent's business cards. On open house days, we also have a guest book to sign. As a former real estate broker, I can honestly say that my agent is one of the hardest working, most innovative real estate professionals I've ever known.
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