Employing a trusted real estate agent to sell your home will hopefully attract wonderful people who’ll admire your décor, swoon at your landscaping and vie to purchase your property for a handsome price. Unfortunately, it may also attract less desirable visitors. Nick & Cindy Davis understand this and definitely will take precautions as your representative, as will other agents who bring their clients to tour your home. Here are some ways for you to assist them to maintain your safety and others’ while your home is on the market.
Safety Suggestions for Home Sellers
A “For Sale” sign in the yard doesn’t mean “24/7 Open House. Nick & Cindy Davis insist prospective buyers make an appointment ahead of time through us your agent and we use a showing service which will track all agents and request feedback on your behalf. Frankly, it’s standard procedure to schedule listings, and no one should be pressuring you to open your home to them without some advanced notice.2. Take your family out of the picture
Yes, you’re proud of your beautiful family, however you never know about the motivation of the people who will be touring your house. To help keep your family life private, remove photos from walls and shelves. Don’t forget about the ones on the fridge!
3. Hide your prescriptions
Not only are prescriptions bait for drug abusers, the labels also provide personal information that may put you at risk for identity theft. It’s not enough to place your prescriptions in the medicine cabinet. Remove them of your bathroom or kitchen, and hide them in a secure place.
4. Protect your identity
Make sure to store away any bills, invoices or other documents which may contain your personal info.
5. Be smart regarding your lockbox
We always will use SUPRA Lockboxes on our listings, these boxes can only be accessed through an APP or device that licensed REALTORS have, this system also tracks everytime each box is opened and closed as well as the identity of the user. Be assured, lockboxes have been utilized for eons to supply safe and convenient entry to houses for sale. Plus, we do keep everyone’s safety in mind at all times. Nevertheless these couple of additional measures may offer you a bit more reassurance.
6. Stick with the sun
Schedule showings during daylight hours. Agents aren’t very likely to schedule late-night showings for their buyer clients, but there could possibly be occasions when a group is running late to make the appointment they set to see your house. You actually have the right to ask the buyer’s agent to reschedule, should you rather not accommodate an evening tour.
7. Hide sharp objects and weapons
Remove your knife rack from view. Your knives may confirm your image as a gourmet chef, but no one needs to see or use them during a showing. The same is true for any firearms you may have on display in your house – even if they’re in a locked display cabinet. It is best to keep these things out of sight.
8. Secure your jewels along with other valuables
Diamonds, antiques, first edition Edgar Allen Poe? Lock them away. Remove and secure any valuables and heirlooms that may be easily picked up and carried off.
9. Follow up for safety
After a showing, the real estate agents who show your home should close and lock all doors and windows. You’ll want to make certain, though, or ask a trusted neighbor to be your eyes and ears when you’re not around. Be especially careful to lock your home as you come and go during the time it’s on the market.
