Dog Friendly Real Estate

Whether buying, selling, or renting a home, moving with your dog can be a challenge to you and your pet. Working with someone who understands and respects your specific requirements can make all the difference in an already stressful situation

In addition to being a dog-friendly real estate professional, I am a volunteer dog obedience trainer and have worked with several pet therapy groups with my golden retrievers. I recognize that dogs are a member of your family and should always be considered in your next real estate move.

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Real Estate for Dog Lovers

DC Modern Luxury | April 2022

If there's one thing dog owner can agree on, it's this: Pets are family.

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Silly Pets Photo Contest

Alexandria Living Magazine

If you find yourself laughing at your dog (or cat, rabbit, turtle, guinea pig...), it's time to show us! 

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What Suggestions Do You Have For Dog Owners When They Are Selling Their House?

ALXNOW.com | March 11, 2020

We all love our dogs and get used to dog hair, dirty tennis balls and bones throughout the house.

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As a Dog Owner, What Should I Consider When House Hunting?

ALXNOW.com | January 8, 2020

Everyone has a personal set of deal breakers when it comes to “must haves” for their dog.

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Helping Dog Owners When They Move

The Connection | July 26, 2018

When I was in college, my parents gave away my black lab, Kayla, because they couldn’t find a place to live that would [...]

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Pet owners face unique challenges when buying and selling a home.

Washington Post | October 26, 2017

Elena Ruiz and her partner, Shawna Kerns, place such a high priority on their desire to rescue animals, they switched

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Tips for Selling a Home When You Have a Dog

ABC7 | March 10, 2017

Lisa Groover of Alexandria Real Estate of McEnearney Associates has some great tips for selling a home when [...]

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Finding Pet Friendly Housing

ABC7 | September 30, 2016

Lisa Groover, a McEnearney Associates realtor, gives tips for buying and renting with pets, and finding pet [...]

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Living in the Dog House

NOVA Dog Magazine | April 13, 2016

I wonder if there are other areas where you can drop off your dry cleaning, stop by the pharmacy, buy a pair of jeans, [...]

Success Stories

Band of Beagles

I had the pleasure of meeting Earl Smith and his beagles Charity, Harmony, Grace, Loki, Hope and Cody at the Alexandria's Walk for Animals. As a sponsor, I was proud to have contributed to the record-breaking $62,850 raised for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

"A chance meeting at a walk benefiting a local shelter led to a successful client/realtor relationship which resulted in our purchase of a lovely home. Our thanks go to Lisa Groover for all her knowledge and hard work in making this happen. And we do recommend her to anyone in need of a good agent and advisor."

- Earl Smith

Bohdi, Izzie & Milo Move to Memphis

Selling your house with three dogs home alone during showing times can be tough. Thanks to advance planning, notes in the listing, and a solid game plan for the dogs - this cozy cape cod sold in four days!

"We could not be more pleased with Lisa Groover as our realtor. Being the first time we sold a home she made us feel like her only client, available at all hours of the day and night, and was extra attentive to our needs as we have 3 dogs. She knew that not only was this going to be stressful for us but also our 4 legged children. We would use Lisa again in a heartbeat!"

- Tracy Nilles & Sherrie Ruggles

Goodbye City Life

Nick, Jacquie and their three dogs, Shickaray, Baylee and Holly, were eager to move from an apartment to a house with a yard.

Renting with pets can be tough due to restrictions including breed, size and number of dogs.

"Finding a home with one dog is challenging - let along three dogs who range in size. While we faced many barriers, working with a Realtor who understood our pet needs was not one of them. A pet owner can always tell another animal lover and that is exactly what we got with Lisa!"

- Jacquie Redmond

Dog Training & Competition

There are so many training options in the area. I started out in one of Mount Vernon Dog Training Club's basic obedience classes, with my Golden Retriever, AnnaBelle. And like most of us that continued on with our training...I got hooked!  Thanks to the terrific trainers, and lots of practice, AnnaBelle earned her Novice Obedience (CD) Title, and her Rally Excellent (RE) Title, in addition to becoming a therapy dog.

Years later, I am now pleased to work with other dog owners to teach the basic commands and to help socialize their dogs.

As a retired AKC Champion and mother of two litters, Honey, and I are currently working towards her Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title, and plan to continue our training through the many different levels of obedience and rally.

I highly recommend the Canine Good Citizen program for all dogs.  I was just able to find a lovely rental in Alexandria that accepted a Rottweiler based upon having this certification along with a letter from her vet.  The CGC is also the first step to becoming a therapy dog.

I can't say enough about the value of a well-trained dog when looking to buy, rent or sell your home.

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