b'The impact pets have on housing decisions has never beenmorepowerful.Understandingthisimpactcanhelp HOME,prospectivebuyersandsellersfindtherightrealestate SWEETagenttofittheirneeds.18%ofrealtorssurveyedbytheNational Association of Realtors (NAR) said they have repre- HOMEsented clients who have moved solely for their pets needs.When DJ Soucy moved to the Tampa Bayarea from Boston a few years ago, he wascontemplating a career change. He knewthat, whatever line of work he pursued, hewould continue to promote and supportpet adoptions. Its something he has beenadvocating for since 1997.Soucy has since become a successfulrealtor, and launched the innovative Four-Legged Home Program with the promotionalline, Free Dog With Every Home Sold.Thats the hook that makes you look, right?Not to worry. DJ is not giving away dogs.In actuality, the program offers home-buyers who close with Soucy, or a memberof his team, the opportunity to adopt a dogor a cat from Pet Pal Animal Shelter inSt. Petersburg. Soucy pays the adoptionfees. He gives the homebuyers a six-monthwindow in which to decide. If they decidenot to adopt a dog or cat, Soucy makes adonation in the amount of the adoptionfees to Pet Pal in the homebuyers name.The creative initiative is working asSoucy has made some substantial donationsto Pet Pal over the last year and a half.Beyond the donations, its bringing anotherlevel of awareness as to the benefits ofadopting a shelter pet. Its all about high-lighting the need, said Soucy. I thinkthats how you solve any problem.To keep up with the DJ Soucy Group Compass St. Pete, follow them on social media@DJSoucyGroup on Facebook and DJSRealtyon Instagram. Call DJ at 727.755.6175 or sendPet Pal Animal Shelter him an email at dj@djsoucygroup.com U405 22nd Street South, St. PetersburgDJ Soucy and his dog, George.www.PetPalAnimalShelter.com727.328.773820 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'