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| Safety Tips When Selling |
You have enough to think about without worrying that your
home isn’t safe, or that your things may be stolen. Open houses and showings
mean strangers will be in your house. A few safeguards can lessen your worry:
Remove things that matter: Store jewelry, fine art or
collectibles with a friend or family member. If that’s not an option, find a
place to hide valuables in your home or keep them with you in a suitcase and
take it with when you leave. The same applies to personal papers with account
numbers and/or social security information. Medicine cabinets are often a
target.
Secure your home: Keep doors and windows locked. Prospective
buyers will often open windows or doors. Some will even do that to return later
to steal things. Others may even visit several times and bring an accomplice to
distract the agent. So, double-check doors and windows when returning after a
showing.
Consider an alarm system: It may seem impractical to install
a system when you’ll be moving, but it will not only deter burglars, but may
also be a strong selling point. Now there are wireless systems that do not require a home phone.
Make it look like your home: If you are not currently
living in the home, think about installing motion sensors or timers to
automatically turn on lights.
Reach out to your neighbors: Ask them to keep an eye on your
place. Introduce them to your agent so they know things are okay when the agent
is on the premises.
By taking these extra precautions, you can feel safe and
secure during a home sale.
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