When selling your home, there are countless considerations to take into account. From keeping everything clean and tidy at all times to negotiating counteroffers, you may find yourself so overwhelmed that thinking about how to keep your family and possessions safe may fall by the wayside. However, with strangers constantly coming through your home for showings, safety must be a top priority. Here are some tips from the National Association of Realtors for how to stay safe when your home is on the market:
- Before showings, remove all valuables or lock them in a safe. This includes items such as jewelry, money, credit cards and checks, personal documents (such as bills or bank statements, which may contain information that could be used to steal your identity), electronic devices, as well as prescription medications.
- Never show your home on your own. Your realtor should be present for all showings—even if someone contacts you and identifies themselves as a buyer’s agent.
- Ensure that your pets are secured or removed from the home before showings. The process of selling your home can be stressful for pets too, and if they attack anyone during a showing, you may be held liable.
- After open houses, double-check that all doors and windows are locked. Sometimes, thieves will visit an open house and discreetly look for points of entry, and then return later to break in. It’s always important to ensure your home is secured against potential intruders—particularly after showings and open houses.
Source: nar.realtor.com
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