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Security Issues for Sellers!! Do NOT Let Your Guard Down!

© Diane E. Wilson

Security Unfortunately the issue of security must be brought up when you are selling your home. The fact of the matter is that you are inviting complete strangers in to your house. Remember when we were children and we were taught never to talk to strangers...well, not only are we talking to them, we are inviting them into our homes to see our personal effects.

Most, if not all, of the people inquiring on your house will have honorable intentions. There have been cases, however, that fall way short of this. You must be completely alert of everything that is going on around you and must maintain complete control of the showing.

I will provide you with tips that I have followed throughout my years of practicing real estate. I hope that you will heed my warnings and be intelligent.

It is a good idea not to have too many people present during a showing because this causes distractions. Consequently, you find yourself alone with a stranger which can be hazardous. Make absolutely positive that someone you are close to, i.e. a neighbor, spouse, relative, know what time the showing begins and that you will check back with them in exactly one hour. This way they can be alerted of a problem.

A neighbor can watch cars coming and going, which can be a great benefit.

If you are uncomfortable being alone be sure to make statements like “My spouse will be home any minute” or “My friend is waiting for me” or something to make sure they know you are expecting company at any minute or expected to be somewhere shortly.

Always follow your prospect into a room. Do not allow yourself to be forced into a room, you need to be closest to the door at all times. Avoid letting someone get between you and your escape route.

Do not leave room for the buyer to park directly behind your car where there is no way for you to escape. Make sure that your car is parked in such a way that you will be able to quickly escape, should the need arise. With this in mind, keep your car keys on you during the showing. Tuck them away in a pocket for safekeeping. Jewelry needs to put away in a safe deposit box or home safe. Do not leave temptations laying around on a dresser shelf. Now is not the time to be a show-off.

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