5 Ways to Keep Your Home Secure While Showing It

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5 Ways to Keep Your Home Secure While Showing It
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• Many people choose to try and sell their homes by
  showing it themselves, and while this can be a
  highly effective way to do it, there are some
  inherit dangers that homeowners should be aware
  of.
• With this in mind, here are 5 tips for keeping
  you and your home secure, while you show it
• 1.Never show your home alone
• Whether a friend or real estate agent helps you,
  its vital that you never show your home alone,
  and anyone who does accompany you, must be
  trustworthy if its an agent, check their
  credentials to make sure theyre the real deal.

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• 2. Have an appointment system
• This is absolutely essential for anyone showing
  their home, as an appointment system can help you
  know exactly who you are expecting, and when, and
  each person can be screened beforehand by your
  real estate agent. You can even have each viewer
  provide you with a form of photographic
  identification, to make the whole process even
  safer.
• Also, never schedule any viewings after the hours
  of darkness, as this can elevate the risk for
  you. Your home is also best seen in daylight,
  making daytime viewings even more appropriate.

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• 3. Withhold personal details
• Even if youre getting along famously with a
  potential buyer, and perhaps even feel as if
  youve been friends for years, never forget that
  at the end of the day, theyre strangers and you
  know nothing about them other than what theyve
  told which of course, may not be the truth.
  Dont tell them anything personal about your life
  or schedule, and certainly not about any plans to
  go on vacation.
• 4. Keep your valuables in a high security safe
• Anything that might be of value or sentimental
  importance should be stored in a safe during all
  home viewings, and larger items of value should
  never be left in plain sight.

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• 5. Invest in a home security system
• To give your home an extra layer of protection
  while youre showing it, you might want to
  consider investing in a home security system,
  that can include smart video doorbells,
  electronic door locks and CCTV surveillance. You
  might also want to have a locksmith check all of
  your doors and locks, just for peace of mind and
  to ensure that your home is safe and secure until
  the point of sale.
• Security should always be at the forefront of
  your mind when showing your house, and while
  selling your home is important, its not as
  important as your safety and that of your
  belongings.

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